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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)State land
Land and interests in land within the boundaries of the recreation area that are owned by the State of New Mexico, or a political subdivision of New Mexico, may be acquired only by donation or exchange.
(b)Offers to sell
(1)In general
Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the boundaries of the recreation area by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
(2)Limitation
The Secretary may not acquire lands within the recreation area without the consent of the owner thereof unless the Secretary has determined that such lands will be put to a use different from their use as of October 12, 1993, and that such new use would be incompatible with the protection of the natural and cultural resources of the recreation area.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 16 U.S.C. § 460jjj-4 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 460jjj-4. Acquisition of land - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-16-conservation/16-usc-sect-460jjj-4/
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