Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§715g Jurisdiction of State over areas acquired
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION › § 715g
Summary
States keep civil and criminal authority over people on those migratory‑bird lands, except for punishing federal crimes.
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Title 16, §715g
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The jurisdiction of the State, both civil and criminal, over persons upon areas acquired under this subchapter shall not be affected or changed by reason of their acquisition and administration by the United States as migratory-bird reservations, except so far as the punishment of offenses against the United States is concerned.
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16 U.S.C. § 715g
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73