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Title 43 - Public Lands
Chapter 35 - Federal Land Policy and Management
Subchapter III - Administration
Sec. 1742 - Search, rescue, and protection forces; emergency situations authorizing hiring
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43 U.S.C. § 1742 (2020) |
§1742. Search, rescue, and protection forces; emergency situations authorizing hiring |
Where in his judgment sufficient search, rescue, and protection forces are not otherwise available, the Secretary is authorized in cases of emergency to incur such expenses as may be necessary (a) in searching for and rescuing, or in cooperating in the search for and rescue of, persons lost on the public lands, (b) in protecting or rescuing, or in cooperating in the protection and rescue of, persons or animals endangered by an act of God, and (c) in transporting deceased persons or persons seriously ill or injured to the nearest place where interested parties or local authorities are located. |
(Pub. L. 94–579, title III, §312, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2768.) |
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Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS CHAPTER 35 - FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT SUBCHAPTER III - ADMINISTRATION Sec. 1742 - Search, rescue, and protection forces; emergency situations authorizing hiring |
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