FEDERAL · 20 U.S.C. · Chapter 3
Preservation of natural features for scientific observation and investigation
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
The purpose of setting aside such an area is to preserve and conserve its natural features, including existing flora and fauna, in as nearly a natural condition as possible, thus providing a place where duly qualified students can make observations and scientific investigations for increase of knowledge, under such conditions and regulations as may be prescribed by the Smithsonian Institution.
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History
(July 2, 1940, ch. 516, §2, 54 Stat. 724; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §801, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7877, 60 Stat. 1101.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 1382 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
Executive Documents
Transfer of Functions
"Smithsonian Institution" substituted in text for "Board of Directors of the Canal Zone Biological Area" by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 1382 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
Executive Documents
Transfer of Functions
"Smithsonian Institution" substituted in text for "Board of Directors of the Canal Zone Biological Area" by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.