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§698e Authorization of appropriations for Big Thicket Preserve

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 6— - GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION › § 698e

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Money can be provided to carry out the related provisions, with up to $63,812,000 for buying land and $7,000,000 for development. From October 1, 1984 funds may buy the visitor/administrative site mentioned in subsection (c); from July 1, 1993 funds may be used for the purposes in subsections (c) and (d).

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Title 16, §698e

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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 698 to 698e of this title, but not to exceed $63,812,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and not to exceed $7,000,000 for development. Effective October 1, 1984, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the acquisition of the visitor contact and administrative site referred to in subsection (c) of section 698 of this title. Effective upon July 1, 1993, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of subsections (c) and (d) of section 698 of this title.

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1993—Pub. L. 103–46 inserted at end “Effective upon July 1, 1993, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of subsections (c) and (d) of section 698 of this title.” 1984—Pub. L. 98–489 authorized appropriations for acquisition of a visitor contact and administrative site.

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16 U.S.C. § 698e

Title 16Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73