2018 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 2 - National Forests
Subchapter II - Scenic Areas
Sec. 543f - Traditional Native American uses

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 543f (2018)
Section Name §543f. Traditional Native American uses
Section Text

In recognition of the past use of the Scenic Area by Indian people for traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary shall insure nonexclusive access to Scenic Area lands by Indian people for such traditional cultural and religious purposes, including the harvest of the brine fly larvae. Such direction shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of August 11, 1978 (92 Stat. 469) [42 U.S.C. 1996, 1996a]. As a part of the plan prepared pursuant to section 543c(c) of this title, the Secretary shall, in consultation with appropriate Indian tribes, define the past cultural and religious uses of the Scenic Area by Indians.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–425, title III, §307, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1638.)

Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT

The American Indian Religious Freedom Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–341, Aug. 11, 1978, 92 Stat. 469, as amended, which is classified to sections 1996 and 1996a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1996 of Title 42 and Tables.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 2 - NATIONAL FORESTS
SUBCHAPTER II - SCENIC AREAS
Sec. 543f - Traditional Native American uses
Contains section 543f
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 92 Stat. 469
98 Stat. 1638
Public Law References Public Law 95-341, Public Law 98-425
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