16 U.S.C. § 450aa — George Washington Carver National Monument; acquisition of land
submitted 83 years ago by ch. 238 to r/title-16-CONSERVATION · 107 words · no verdicts yet
This law lets the Secretary of the Interior acquire George Washington Carver's birthplace near Diamond, Missouri. It can be gotten by gift or purchase, plus any nearby land needed. If a fair price can't be reached, the Secretary can condemn the property instead.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to acquire, on behalf of the United States, by gift or purchase, the site of the birthplace of George Washington Carver, distinguished Negro scientist, located near Diamond, Missouri, together with such additional land or interests in land and any improvements thereon as the Secretary may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 450aa to 450aa–2 of this title. In the event the Secretary is unable to acquire such property, or any part thereof, at a reasonable price, he is authorized and directed to condemn such property, or any part thereof, in the manner provided by law.
Source credit: (July 14, 1943, ch. 238, § 1, 57 Stat. 563.)
- 1943Enacted · Act of July 14, 1943, ch. 238 · 57 Stat. 563
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by ch. 238 on 1943-07-14.
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