§459a–2 Preservation of Natural Features; Acquisition of Additional Property; Reversion of Property on Failure of Conditions

Summary

Most of the land must be kept as a primitive wilderness and not built up in ways that would harm the unique plants, animals, or natural landforms. Small parts that are especially good for swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, and similar recreation can be developed as needed. The Secretary of the Interior may take over at least ten thousand acres for the National Park Service, including Cape Hatteras State Park, and more if North Carolina agrees. If all the lands described in section 459 are not turned over to the United States within fifteen years from August 17, 1937, the Secretary may abandon the national seashore project. If abandoned, lands the State gave back to the State and lands given by other people go back to those donors or their heirs. The Secretary will sign and record simple papers saying the project was abandoned so title reverts without further proof.