(a) AuthorityThe Secretary shall charge reasonable fees, in consultation with the Advisory Board and consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.), for admission to and the use of the designated sites, or for activities, within the Recreation Area.
(b) FactorsIn determining whether to charge fees, the Secretary may consider the costs of collection weighed against potential income.
(c) LimitationNo general entrance fees shall be charged within the Recreation Area.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title V, § 523], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–315; Pub. L. 117–328, div. DD, title II, § 201(d), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5582.)
Editorial Notes
References in TextThe Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, which is classified principally to chapter 87 (§ 6801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
Amendments2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “shall charge reasonable fees, in consultation with the Advisory Board and consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.),” for “may charge reasonable fees”.