16 U.S.C. § 2909
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting—
- (1)the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of the States to manage, control, or regulate fish and resident wildlife under State law;
- (2)any requirement under State law that lands, waters, and interests therein may only be acquired for conservation purposes if the owner thereof is a willing seller; and
- (3)the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under the Act of March 2, 1931 (46 Stat. 1468–1469, 7 U.S.C. 426–426b).1 See References in Text note below.