§ 970. — Forfeiture of Arkansas pipeline right of way for violation of antitrust law.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 43USC970]
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 22--RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OTHER EASEMENTS IN PUBLIC LANDS
Sec. 970. Forfeiture of Arkansas pipeline right of way for
violation of antitrust law
If any citizen, company, or corporation taking advantage of the
benefits of sections 966 to 970 of this title shall violate the Act of
July 2, 1890, entitled ``An Act to protect trade and commerce against
unlawful restraints and monopolies'', (commonly known as the Sherman
antitrust act), or any amendment thereof, the right of way granted in
sections 966 to 970 of this title shall be forfeited without further
action or declaration on the part of the Government or any proceedings
or judgment of any court.
(Apr. 12, 1910, ch. 155, Sec. 5, 36 Stat. 296.)
Repeal of Section
Section repealed by Pub. L. 94-579, title VII, Sec. 706(a), Oct.
21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2793, effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976,
insofar as applicable to the issuance of rights-of-way over, upon,
under, and through the public lands and lands in the National Forest
System.
References in Text
Act of July 2, 1890, referred to in text, is act July 2, 1890, ch.
647, 26 Stat. 209, as amended, known as the Sherman Act, which is
classified to sections 1 to 7 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note
set out under section 1 of Title 15 and Tables.
Savings Provision
Repeal by Pub. L. 94-579 insofar as applicable to the issuance of
rights-of-way not to be construed as terminating any valid lease,
permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701 of Pub.
L. 94-579, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 967, 968, 969 of this title.
