Chapter 218. To consolidate certain forest lands in the Florida National Forest
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CHAP. 218.— An Act To consolidate certain forest lands in the Florida National Forest. July 3, 1916[[S. 3764](/us/bill/64/s/3764)][[Public, No. 140](/us/pl/64/140)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* Florida National Forest.Lands added to, by exchange with private owners. That the Secretary of the Interior, for the purpose of consolidating the forest lands belonging to the United States within the Florida National Forest, be, and he is hereby, authorized and empowered, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, to exchange lands belonging to the United States which are part of the Florida National Forest for privately owned lands of approximately equal value, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, within the exterior limits of said national forest, which lands upon the consummation of the exchange shall become a part of the Florida National Forest.
Approved, July 3, 1916.