Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110

§546a–4 Acquisition

Title 16 › CHAPTER 2 — NATIONAL FORESTS › SUBCHAPTER II — SCENIC AREAS › § 546a–4

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must acquire land, water, buildings, or property rights inside the scenic area by buying from willing sellers, accepting gifts, or trading for other property. This can include easements that protect views or other rights and is done to carry out the law’s goals for the scenic area. The Secretary may also acquire up to 10 acres on the mainland, including any buildings or improvements, by purchase from willing sellers, gift, or exchange to provide access and administrative facilities.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §546a–4

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(a)Acquisition of lands within the scenic area

The Secretary shall acquire, by purchase from willing sellers, gift, or exchange, lands, waters, structures, or interests therein, including scenic or other easements, within the boundaries of the scenic area to further the purposes of sections 546 to 546a–5 of this title.

(b)Acquisition of other lands

The Secretary may acquire, by purchase from willing sellers, gift, or exchange, not more than 10 acres of land, including any improvements thereon, on the mainland to provide access to and administrative facilities for the scenic area.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 546a–4

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110