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Code · U.S. Code · Title 7 - AGRICULTURE · CHAPTER 73— FARMLAND PROTECTION POLICY · § 4209

§ 4209. Prohibition on maintenance of actions

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This chapter shall not be deemed to provide a basis for any action, either legal or equitable, by any person or class of persons challenging a Federal project, program, or other activity that may affect farmland: Provided, That the Governor of an affected State where a State policy or program exists to protect farmland may bring an action in the Federal district court of the district where a Federal program is proposed to enforce the requirements of section 4202 of this title and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1548, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1344; Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1255(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1518.)
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  • Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1548
  • 95 Stat. 1344
  • Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1255(b)
  • 99 Stat. 1518
  • Pub. L. 99–198
  • section 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98
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§ 4209
Prohibition on maintenance of actions
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1548
Stat.95 Stat. 1344
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1255(b)
Stat.99 Stat. 1518
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