Federal · Title 43 — Public Lands

43 U.S.C. § 970: Forfeiture of Arkansas pipeline right of way for violation of antitrust law

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A pipeline company that violates federal antitrust law may lose its right-of-way grant without court proceedings or additional government action.

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If any citizen, company, or corporation taking advantage of the benefits of sections 966 to 970 of this title shall violate the Act of July 2, 1890 , entitled “An Act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies”, (commonly known as the Sherman antitrust act), or any amendment thereof, the right of way granted in sections 966 to 970 of this title shall be forfeited without further action or declaration on the part of the Government or any proceedings or judgment of any court.

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