Us Code § 459b - –8. Authorization of appropriations
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§ 459b. –8. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 459b to 459b–8 of this title; except that no more than $42,917,575 shall be appropriated for the acquisition of land and waters and improvements thereon, and interests therein, and incidental costs relating thereto, in accordance with the provisions of such sections.
(Pub. L. 87–126, §9, Aug. 7, 1961, 75 Stat. 293; Pub. L. 91–252, May 14, 1970, 84 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 98–141, §3, Oct. 31, 1983, 97 Stat. 909.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1983—Pub. L. 98–141 substituted "$42,917,575" for "$33,500,000".
1970—Pub. L. 91–252 substituted "$33,500,000" for "$16,000,000".
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