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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1223. Agreements with States and subdivisions; equitable sharing of costs; development improvements; availability of appropriations; State hunting and fishing laws applicable
After the completion of the general study authorized by section
1222 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, with the
approval of the President, may enter into an agreement, containing
such terms and conditions as are mutually acceptable, with any
State or with a political subdivision or agency thereof (if the
agreement with such subdivision or agency is first approved by the
Governor of the State involved or by a State agency designated for
that purpose) for the permanent management, development, and
administration of any area, land, or interests therein within an
estuary and adjacent lands which are owned or thereafter acquired
by a State or by any political subdivision thereof: Provided, That,
with the approval of the Governor of the State involved or of a
State agency designated for that purpose, the Secretary may also
enter into such an agreement for any particular area whenever the
segment of the general study applicable to that area is completed
subject to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of section
1222 of this title. Such agreement shall, among other things,
provide that the State or a political subdivision or agency thereof
and the Secretary shall share in an equitable manner in the cost of
managing, administering, and developing such areas, and such
development may include the construction, operation, installation,
and maintenance of buildings, devices, structures, recreational
facilities, access roads, and other improvements, and such
agreement shall be subject to the availability of appropriations.
State hunting and fishing laws and regulations shall be applicable
to such areas to the extent they are now or hereafter applicable.
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