Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-73not60
§460o–6 Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction and Taxing Power of State
Title 16 › Chapter 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter LXXIII— DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA › § 460o–6
Summary
States and local governments keep the power to enforce civil and criminal laws on the lands and waters in the area. They also keep the right to tax people, companies, business franchises, and property located on those lands and waters.
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Title 16, §460o–6
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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to deprive any State or political subdivision thereof, of its right to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction over the lands and waters within the area or of its right to tax persons, corporations, franchises, or property on the lands and waters included in the area.
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16 U.S.C. § 460o–6
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60