Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§410www–5 Authorization of Appropriations; Limitation on Authority
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LIX–UU — MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK › § 410www–5
Summary
Starting October 1, 1980, Congress can provide money needed for this subchapter, but contracts, obligations, or payments can only be made after Congress approves funds.
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Title 16, §410www–5
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Effective October 1, 1980, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, authority to enter into contracts, to incur obligations, or to make payments under this subchapter shall be effective only to the extent, and in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was formerly classified to section 460bbbb–5 of this title.
Amendments
1992—Pub. L. 102–575 struck out “, but not to exceed $1,000,000 for development, $100,000 for local planning, and $3,500,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests therein” before period at end of first sentence.
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16 U.S.C. § 410www–5
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102