2015 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation (Sections 1 - 7507)
Chapter 94 - National Oceans and Coastal Security (Sections 7501 - 7507)
Sec. 7504 - Eligible uses

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 94 - NATIONAL OCEANS AND COASTAL SECURITY
Sec. 7504 - Eligible uses
Containssection 7504
Date2015
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 3, 2016
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 114-113, div. O, title IX, §905, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3032.
Statutes at Large Reference129 Stat. 3032
Public and Private LawPublic Law 114-113

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16 U.S.C. § 7504 (2015)
§7504. Eligible uses(a) In general

Amounts in the Fund may be allocated by the Foundation to support programs and activities intended to better understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources and coastal infrastructure, including baseline scientific research, ocean observing, and other programs and activities carried out in coordination with Federal and State departments or agencies.

(b) Prohibition on use of funds for litigation or other purposes

No funds made available under this chapter may be used to—

(1) fund litigation against the Federal Government; or

(2) fund the creation of national marine monuments and marine protected areas, marine spatial planning, or the National Ocean Policy.

(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, §905, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3032.)

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