16 U.S.C. § 6502 — Definitions

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This section addresses definitions. It sets the rules stated in the section.

In this chapter: (1) “Federal land” means (A) National Forest System land administered by the Agriculture Secretary through the Forest Service Chief and (B) public land whose surface is administered by the Interior Secretary through the Bureau of Land Management Director. (2) “Indian tribe” has the meaning in section 5304 of title 25.

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In this chapter:

(1) Federal land

The term “Federal land” means—

(A)

land of the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title) administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and

(B)

public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43), the surface of which is administered by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

(2) Indian tribe

The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 108–148, § 3, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1888.)

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2003Enacted · Pub. L. 108-148 · 117 Stat. 1888

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