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16 U.S.C. 430f–9: Land acquisitionText 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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§430f–9. Land acquisition

(a)  In general

The Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the boundary of the Park described in section 430f–8(b) of this title, by⁠—

(1)  donation;

(2)  purchase with donated or appropriated funds; or

(3)  exchange.

(b)  Exception

Land may be acquired only by donation from⁠—

(1)  the State of Mississippi (including a political subdivision of the State);

(2)  the State of Tennessee (including a political subdivision of the State); or

(3)  the organization known as “Friends of the Siege and Battle of Corinth”.

( Pub. L. 106–271, § 5 , Sept. 22, 2000 , 114 Stat. 793 ; Pub. L. 110–161, div. F, title I, § 127(3) , Dec. 26, 2007 , 121 Stat. 2122 .)

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Amendments

2007⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted “described in section 430f–8(b) of this title” for “as depicted on the Map” in introductory provisions.