16 U.S. Code §690c. Existence of easements, reservations, or exceptions as barring acquisition of lands

Section Text

The existence of a right-of-way easement or other reservation or exception in respect of such area shall not be a bar to its acquisition (1) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that any such reservation or exception will in no manner interfere with the use of the area for the purposes of sections 690 to 690i of this title, or (2) if in the deed or other conveyance it is stipulated that any reservation or exception in respect of such area, in favor of the person from whom the United States receives title, shall be subject to regulations prescribed under authority of sections 690 to 690i of this title.

Editorial Notes

REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 690i, included within the reference to sections 690 to 690i, was omitted from the Code.TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Transfer of functions of Secretary of Agriculture to Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 671 of this title.

Citation

16 U.S.C. § 690c (2018)