Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-110
§2337 Property Protection Program
Title 33 › CHAPTER 36 — WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT › SUBCHAPTER V — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 2337
Summary
The Secretary of the Army may run a program to prevent vandalism and damage at Army water projects and may offer rewards, including cash, to people whose information leads to arrests and prosecution. The law allows $500,000 to be appropriated for fiscal year 2001 and for each fiscal year after that to fund the program.
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Title 33, §2337
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(a)In general
The Secretary may carry out a program to reduce vandalism and destruction of property at water resources development projects under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army.
(b)Provision of rewards
In carrying out the program, the Secretary may provide rewards (including cash rewards) to individuals who provide information or evidence leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals causing damage to Federal property.
(c)Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
“Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 106–541, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 2337
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110