Federal · Title 54 — National Park Service And Related Programs

54 U.S.C. § 320104: Jurisdiction of States in acquired land

Civil

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This statute preserves state and local government jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters on federally acquired land, ensuring states retain their legal authority in these areas.

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Nothing in this chapter shall be held to deprive any State, or political subdivision of a State, of its civil and criminal jurisdiction in and over land acquired by the United States under this chapter.

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