Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§590b Lands on Which Preventive Measures May Be Taken
Title 16 › CHAPTER 3B — SOIL CONSERVATION › § 590b
Summary
Allowed preventive actions can be carried out on land the United States owns or controls if the agency in charge cooperates. They can be done on other land only with the owner's permission or after getting the needed rights.
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Title 16, §590b
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The acts authorized in section 590a(1) and (2) of this title may be performed—
(a)On lands owned or controlled by the United States or any of its agencies, with the cooperation of the agency having jurisdiction thereof; and
(b)On any other lands, upon obtaining proper consent or the necessary rights or interests in such lands.
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16 U.S.C. § 590b
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102