Title 50 — War and National DefenseRelease 119-73not60
§492 Acquisition of Land
Title 50 › Chapter 18— AIR-WARNING SCREEN › § 492
Summary
To carry out section 491, the Secretary of the Air Force can survey and get land or rights to land, including temporary use, by gift, purchase, swapping government land, or other means. The Secretary can make permanent or temporary improvements on those lands whether owned outright, leased, or held temporarily.
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Title 50, §492
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In furtherance of section 491 of this title, the Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to make surveys and to acquire lands and rights pertaining thereto or other interests therein, including the temporary use thereof, by donation, purchase, exchange of Government-owned lands, or otherwise, and to place permanent and temporary improvements thereon whether such lands are held in fee or under lease, or under other temporary tenure.
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50 U.S.C. § 492
Title 50 — War and National Defense
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60