§ 3923. — Restriction on use of eminent domain in acquisitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC3923]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 59--WETLANDS RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER III--STATE AND FEDERAL WETLANDS ACQUISITION
Sec. 3923. Restriction on use of eminent domain in acquisitions
The powers of condemnation or eminent domain shall not be used in
the acquisition of wetlands under any provision of this chapter where
such wetlands have been constructed for the purpose of farming or
ranching, or result from conservation activities associated with farming
or ranching.
(Pub. L. 99-645, title III, Sec. 305, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3588.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ``this Act'',
meaning Pub. L. 99-645, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3582, known as the
Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986. For complete classification of
this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3901 of
this title and Tables.
