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16 U.S.C. 580p–1: Property of the United StatesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 3-FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT
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§580p–1. Property of the United States

The following are hereby declared the property of the United States:

(1)  The name and character “Smokey Bear”.

(2)  The name and character “Woodsy Owl” and the associated slogan, “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute”.

( Pub. L. 93–318, § 2 , June 22, 1974 , 88 Stat. 245 .)

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Section was formerly classified to section 488b–4 of Title 31 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, § 1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.