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title: "16 U.S.C. § 410vv–6"
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title_number: 16
title_name: "CONSERVATION"
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# 16 U.S.C. § 410vv–6 - Reservation of use and occupancy

## Text

In acquiring land within the historic zone, the Secretary may permit an owner of improved residential property within the boundaries of the historic zone to retain a right of use and occupancy of such property for noncommercial residential purposes for a term not to exceed 25 years or a term ending at the death of the owner, or the owner’s spouse, whichever occurs last. The owner shall elect the term to be reserved.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 8, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936.)