7 U.S.C. § 428a : US Code - Section 428A: Acquisition of land; options

Search 7 U.S.C. § 428a : US Code - Section 428A: Acquisition of land; options

(a) The Department of Agriculture is authorized to acquire land,
or interest therein, by purchase, exchange or otherwise, as may be
necessary to carry out its authorized work: Provided, That no
acquisition shall be made under this authority unless provision is
made therefor in the applicable appropriation or other law.
(b) Appropriations for the Department of Agriculture which are
available for the purchase of land may be expended for options to
purchase land: Provided, That not to exceed $1 may be expended for
each option to purchase any particular tract or tracts of land
unless otherwise provided in appropriation or other law.