16 U.S.C. § 410jj–5 — Special needs of leprosy patients residing in Kalaupapa settlement; specific provisions
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The following provisions are made with respect to the special needs of the leprosy patients residing in the Kalaupapa settlement—
- (1)So long as the patients may direct, the Secretary shall not permit public visitation to the settlement in excess of one hundred persons in any one day.
- (2)Health care for the patients shall continue to be provided by the State of Hawaii, with assistance from Federal programs other than those authorized herein.
- (3)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall provide patients a first right of refusal to provide revenue-producing visitor services, including such services as providing food, accommodations, transportation, tours, and guides.
- (4)Patients shall continue to have the right to take and utilize fish and wildlife resources without regard to Federal fish and game laws and regulations.
- (5)Patients shall continue to have the right to take and utilize plant and other natural resources for traditional purposes in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws.