§ 1331. — Congressional findings and declaration of policy.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC1331]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 30--WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL
Sec. 1331. Congressional findings and declaration of policy
Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and burros
are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West; that
they contribute to the diversity of life forms within the Nation and
enrich the lives of the American people; and that these horses and
burros are fast disappearing from the American scene. It is the policy
of Congress that wild free-roaming horses and burros shall be protected
from capture, branding, harassment, or death; and to accomplish this
they are to be considered in the area where presently found, as an
integral part of the natural system of the public lands.
(Pub. L. 92-195, Sec. 1, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 649.)
Short Title
Pub. L. 92-195, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 649, which enacted this
chapter, is popularly known as the ``Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros
Act''.
