### Question
How does ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM define buy-protect-sell transaction?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3865a*, **buy-protect-sell transaction** is defined as:

> a legal arrangement—


(i) between an eligible entity and the Secretary relating to land that an eligible entity owns or is going to purchase prior to acquisition of an agricultural land easement

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3865a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER VII-AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM**

