Title 54 — National Park Service and Related ProgramsRelease 119-73
§308605 Private property protection
Title 54 › Subtitle Subtitle III— - National Preservation Programs › Chapter CHAPTER 3086— - UNITED STATES AFRICAN-AMERICAN BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM › § 308605
Summary
Secretary may not change or control private land use without the owner's written permission; may give land-management advice or attach conditions to grants, but may not impose new regulations on Federal, State, Tribal, or private entities.
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Title 54, §308605
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Nothing in this chapter—
(1)authorizes the Secretary to require or affect the management or use of private property without the written consent of the owner of the private property;
(2)prohibits the Secretary from providing land management guidance or requirements relating to private property as a condition of a grant provided to the owner of the private property under this chapter; or
(3)shall be construed as creating any new regulatory burden on any Federal, State, Tribal, or private entity.
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54 U.S.C. § 308605
Title 54 — National Park Service and Related Programs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73