Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§8503 Partnerships to promote military and veteran recreation
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 103— - EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - ACCESS AMERICA › Part Part B— - Military and Veterans in Parks › § 8503
Summary
The appropriate Secretary must seek partnerships with state, Tribal, local, or private groups that run outdoor, volunteer, accessibility, or health programs for service members and veterans. Under those partnerships, the Secretary may hold events on federal lands and provide financial or technical help to plan programs or buy assistive technology.
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Title 16, §8503
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(a)The Secretary concerned shall seek to enter into partnerships or agreements with State, Tribal, local, or private entities with expertise in outdoor recreation, volunteer, accessibility, and health and wellness programs for members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
(b)As part of a partnership or agreement entered into under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may host events on Federal recreational lands and waters designed to promote outdoor recreation among members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
(c)Under a partnership or agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may provide financial or technical assistance to the entity with which the respective Secretary concerned has entered into the partnership or agreement to assist with—
(1)the planning, development, and execution of events, activities, or programs designed to promote outdoor recreation for members of the Armed Forces or veterans; or
(2)the acquisition of assistive technology to facilitate improved outdoor recreation opportunities for members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 8503
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73