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§580l Permits for grazing livestock on national forests

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 3— - FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 580l

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Agriculture Secretary can issue grazing permits for livestock on national forests and other lands he administers for up to ten years, renewable, on terms he sets, without limiting United States rights to land or resources.

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Title 16, §580l

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The Secretary of Agriculture in regulating grazing on the national forests and other lands administered by him in connection therewith is authorized, upon such terms and conditions as he may deem proper, to issue permits for the grazing of livestock for periods not exceeding ten years and renewals thereof: Provided, That nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or restricting any right, title, or interest of the United States in any land or resources.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 580l

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Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73