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


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 555a. Exchange of lands

      Where lands under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service have
    been acquired and are being administered under laws which contain
    no provision for their exchange, the Secretary of Agriculture may
    convey such lands and in exchange therefor may accept on behalf of
    the United States title to any lands which in his opinion are
    suitable for use in connection with activities of the Forest
    Service. The value of the lands so conveyed by the Secretary of
    Agriculture shall not exceed the value of the lands accepted by
    him.



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