FEDERAL · 16 U.S.C. · Chapter 1
Bathing and fishing rights protected
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 16 — Conservation·Ch. 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES·Subch. XLIV
(a)Regulations
Nothing in sections 398c to 398f of this title shall be construed as authorizing any limitation on customary uses of or access to the areas specified in section 398c of this title for bathing and fishing (including setting out of fishpots and landing boats), subject to such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may find reasonable and necessary for protection of natural conditions and prevention of damage to marine life and formations.
(b)Admission fee prohibited
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no fee or charge shall be imposed for entrance or admission into the Virgin Islands National Park.
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Related
St. John Taxi Ass'n v. Norton
227 F. Supp. 2d 451 (Virgin Islands, 2002)
St. John Taxi Ass'n v. Norton
75 F. App'x 94 (Third Circuit, 2003)
Source Credit
History
(Pub. L. 87–750, §3, Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 747; Pub. L. 95–348, §7(b)(4), Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 495.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1978—Pub. L. 95–348 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
Amendments
1978—Pub. L. 95–348 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).