36 CFR § 327.22 - Unauthorized occupation.

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title: "36 CFR § 327.22 - Unauthorized occupation."
title_number: 36
title_name: "Parks, Forests, and Public Property"
section_number: "327.22"
section_name: "Unauthorized occupation."
chapter_name: "CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY"
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part_name: "RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC USE OF WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ADMINISTERED BY THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS"
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# 327.22 Unauthorized occupation.

(a) Occupying any lands, buildings, vessels or other facilities within water resource development projects for the purpose of maintaining the same as a full-or part-time residence without the written permission of the District Commander is prohibited. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the occupation of lands for the purpose of camping, in accordance with the provisions of § 327.7.

(b) Use of project lands or waters for agricultural purposes is prohibited except when in compliance with terms and conditions authorized by lease, license or other written agreement issued by the District Commander.

[65 FR 6903, Feb. 11, 2000]