Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 555


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 555. Forest headquarters, ranger stations, dwellings, or other needed sites

      Where no suitable Government land is available for national
    forest headquarters, ranger stations, dwellings, or for other sites
    required for the effective conduct of the authorized activities of
    the Forest Service, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to
    purchase such lands out of the appropriation applicable to the
    purpose for which the land is to be used, and to accept donations
    of land for any national forest or experimental purpose: Provided,
    That such lands may be acquired subject to such reservations and
    outstanding interests as the Secretary determines will not
    interfere with the purpose for which acquired: Provided further,
    That not to exceed $50,000 may be expended in any one fiscal year
    pursuant to this authority.



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