Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-110
§2905 Liability
Title 43 › CHAPTER 47 — RECLAMATION TITLE TRANSFER › § 2905
Summary
When the United States transfers an eligible facility, it can’t be sued for damages tied to that facility after the transfer, except for harm caused by negligence by the United States or its agents or employees before the transfer. This does not increase U.S. liability beyond the Federal Tort Claims Act (chapter 171 of title 28).
Full Legal Text
Title 43, §2905
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(a)In general
Effective on the date of conveyance of any eligible facility under this chapter, the United States shall not be held liable by any court for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the eligible facility, other than damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States or by agents or employees of the United States prior to the date of the conveyance.
(b)Effect
Nothing in this section increases the liability of the United States beyond that currently provided in chapter 171 of title 28 (commonly known as the “Federal Tort Claims Act”).
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43 U.S.C. § 2905
Title 43, Public Lands
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110