Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 582


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 582. Puerto Rico; application of forest protection laws

      The provisions of sections 515, 564, 565,(!1) and 569 of this
    title are extended to the Territory of Puerto Rico, and the
    Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to cooperate with the
    appropriate officials of Puerto Rico on the same terms and
    conditions as with the States: Provided, That not to exceed fifty
    thousand acres of land may be acquired in Puerto Rico under section
    515 of this title.




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