Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110
§410y–3 Access
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LVI — CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK › § 410y–3
Summary
Existing rights and permits for areas added to the park remain valid. The Secretary can permit other uses and utility, highway, or railway crossings if they don't conflict with the park's purposes. People may cross on foot at Secretary‑designated spots to reach the Potomac River or non‑Federal land for hunting, but while in the park firearms must be unloaded, bows unstrung, and dogs leashed.
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Title 16, §410y–3
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(a)Pre-existing rights and permits
The enactment of this subchapter shall not affect adversely any valid rights heretofore existing, or any valid permits heretofore issued, within or relating to areas authorized for inclusion in the park.
(b)Issuance of permits by Secretary for use of park lands and utility, highway, and railway crossings
Other uses of park lands, and utility, highway, and railway crossings, may be authorized under permit by the Secretary, if such uses and crossings are not in conflict with the purposes of the park and are in accord with any requirements found necessary to preserve park values.
(c)Crossing by foot at designated locations; purposes; conduct
Authority is hereby granted for individuals to cross the park by foot at locations designated by the Secretary for the purpose of gaining access to the Potomac River or to non-Federal lands for hunting purposes: Provided, That while such individuals are within the boundaries of the park firearms shall be unloaded, bows unstrung, and dogs on leash.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 410y–3
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110