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16 U.S.C. 8521: Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal landText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 103-EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES
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§8521. Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land

(a)  Strategy

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall develop and make public a strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to Federal recreational lands and waters.

(b)  Requirements

A strategy developed under subsection (a)⁠—

(1)  shall⁠—

(A)  emphasize increased recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters for underserved youth;

(B)  establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing youth recreation visits; and

(C)  provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph (B); and

(2)  shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities.

(c)  Update to strategy

Not later than 5 years after the date of the publication of the strategy required under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretaries shall update the strategy and make public the update.

(d)  Agreements

The Secretaries may enter into contracts or cost-share agreements (including contracts or agreements for the acquisition of vehicles) to carry out this section.

( Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 231 , Jan. 4, 2025 , 138 Stat. 2890 .)