2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 94 - National Oceans and Coastal Security
Sec. 7504 - Eligible uses

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 7504 (2019)
Section Name §7504. Eligible uses
Section Text (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.

Source Credit

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 94 - NATIONAL OCEANS AND COASTAL SECURITY
Sec. 7504 - Eligible uses
Contains section 7504
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 129 Stat. 3032
Public Law References Public Law 114-113
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