A bill to authorize the acquisition of the Big Cypress National Fresh Water Reserve in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.

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Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Big Cypress National Fresh Water Reserve in the State of Florida. Provides for the maintenance of such area in accordance with the laws applicable to the national park system. Provides that owners of improved properties on the date of acquisition may retain the right of use and occupancy of their properties for noncommercial residential purposes for a term of not more than twenty-five years, or for a term ending upon the death of such owner or his spouse. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to permit hunting, fishing, and trapping in the area. Authorizes the appropriation of such funds as necessary to carry out the Act not to exceed $156,000,000 for land acquisition purposes.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1973

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