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7 U.S.C. § 2002

Title 7 Chapter 50 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2002. Transfer of inventory lands

  • (a) Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may transfer to any Federal or State agency, for conservation purposes any real property, or interest therein, administered by the Secretary under this Act—
    • (1) with respect to which the rights of all prior owners and operators have expired;
    • (2) that is eligible to be disposed of in accordance with section 1985 of this title ; and
    • (3) that—
      • (A) has marginal value for agricultural production;
      • (B) is environmentally sensitive; or
      • (C) has special management importance.
  • (b) The Secretary may not transfer any property or interest in property under subsection (a) unless—
    • (1) at least 2 public notices are given of the transfer;
    • (2) if requested, at least 1 public meeting is held prior to the transfer; and
    • (3) the Governor and at least 1 elected county official of the State and county where the property is located are consulted prior to the transfer.

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