(1) any lands or interests therein within the boundary of the preserve which are owned by the State of California, or any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only by donation or exchange except for lands managed by the California State Lands Commission; and
(2) lands or interests therein within the boundary of the preserve which are not owned by the State of California or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired only with the consent of the owner thereof unless the Secretary determines, after written notice to the owner and after opportunity for comment, that the property is being developed, or proposed to be developed, in a manner which is detrimental to the integrity of the preserve or which is otherwise incompatible with the purposes of this part: Provided, however, That the construction, modification, repair, improvement, or replacement of a single-family residence shall not be determined to be detrimental to the integrity of the preserve or incompatible with the purposes of this part.
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CHAPTER 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LIX–Y— CALIFORNIA DESERT LANDS PARKS, PRESERVE, AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS
Part C— Mojave National Preserve
§ 410aaa–43. Transfer of lands
§ 410aaa–44. Maps and legal description
§ 410aaa–45. Abolishment of scenic area
§ 410aaa–48. Regulation of mining
§ 410aaa–49. Study as to validity of mining claims
§ 410aaa–51. Utility rights-of-way
§ 410aaa–52. Preparation of management plan
§ 410aaa–53. Granite Mountains Natural Reserve
§ 410aaa–54. Soda Springs Desert Study Center
§ 410aaa–55. Construction of visitor center
§ 410aaa–56. Acquisition of lands
§ 410aaa–57. Acquired lands to be made part of Mojave National Preserve