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16 U.S.C. 424–1: Acquisition of landText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
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§424–1. Acquisition of land

(a)  In general

The Secretary of the Interior may acquire private land, easements, and buildings within the areas authorized for acquisition for the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.

(b)  Limitation

Land, easements, and buildings described in subsection (a) may be acquired only from willing sellers.

(c)  Administration

Land, easements, and buildings acquired by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the park.

( Aug. 19, 1890, ch. 806, § 12 , as added Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 138] , Oct. 21, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2681–231 , 2681–266.)