§ 450aa. — George Washington Carver National Monument; acquisition of land.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC450aa]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LXI--NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS
Sec. 450aa. George Washington Carver National Monument;
acquisition of land
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to acquire,
on behalf of the United States, by gift or purchase, the site of the
birthplace of George Washington Carver, distinguished Negro scientist,
located near Diamond, Missouri, together with such additional land or
interests in land and any improvements thereon as the Secretary may deem
necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 450aa to 450aa-2 of this
title. In the event the Secretary is unable to acquire such property, or
any part thereof, at a reasonable price, he is authorized and directed
to condemn such property, or any part thereof, in the manner provided by
law.
(July 14, 1943, ch. 238, Sec. 1, 57 Stat. 563.)
Authorization of Appropriations
Section 4 of act July 14, 1943, as amended Sept. 9, 1950, ch. 940,
64 Stat. 829, provided that: ``There are authorized to be appropriated
such sums not to exceed $150,000 as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act [sections 450aa to 450aa-2 of this title].''
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 450aa-1, 450aa-2 of this
title.
