U.S Code last checked for updates: May 13, 2024
§ 460zz–4.
Administration
(a)
Authorities
(b)
State and local authorities
(c)
Land acquisition
Within the boundaries of the Area, the Secretary is authorized, in consultation with the State of Minnesota and the affected local governmental unit, to acquire land and interests therein by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange or transfer, except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2).
(1)
Any lands or interests therein owned by the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation.
(2)
Privately owned lands or interests therein may be acquired only with the consent of the owner thereof unless the Secretary makes a determination pursuant to subsection (d)(2). In no event may the Secretary use the authority provided in subsection (d)(3) to acquire land or interests in land without the owner’s consent for any use exercised prior to January 1, 1987, that is consistent with the plan under section 460zz–2 of this title.
(d)
Review of local plans
(1)
Authority
(2)
Purpose
(3)
Enforcement
(e)
Retention by owner of use and occupancy
(Pub. L. 100–696, title VII, § 705, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4605; Pub. L. 101–40, § 4(1), June 20, 1989, 103 Stat. 82.)
cite as: 16 USC 460zz-4