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42 U.S. Code § 2323 - Basis of appraisal

Except for lots sold pursuant to the provisions of section 2347(a) of this title, the appraised value shall be the current fair market value of the Government’s interest in the property.

(Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 543, ch. 3, § 33, 69 Stat. 474.)