### Question
How does the law define landowner?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 544g*, **landowner** is defined as:

> the owner of legal or equitable title as of September 1, 2000

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 544g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL FORESTS > SUBCHAPTER II-SCENIC AREAS**

