16-U.S.C.-398

§398 – Establishment; Administration

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Title 16 > Chapter 1 > Subchapter XLIV > Section 398

Details

• Reference: Section 398
• Legend: §398 – Establishment; Administration
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

A portion of the Virgin Islands of the United States, containing outstanding scenic and other features of national significance, shall be established, as prescribed in section 398a of this title, as the Virgin Islands National Park.

The national park shall be administered and preserved by the Secretary of the Interior in its natural condition for the public benefit and inspiration, in accordance with the laws governing the administration of the national parks.

(Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 885, §1, 70 Stat. 940.)

References in Text

The laws governing the administration of the national parks, referred to in the second par., are classified to section 1 et seq. of this title.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

16-U.S.C.-395 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Conservation

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Subchapter XLII-A – Kaloko-HonokŌhau National Historical Park in the Legal Encyclopedia: Parks

In this entry about Subchapter XLII-A – Kaloko-HonokŌhau National Historical Park, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to parks in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States parks-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

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