16 U.S. Code §247. Homestead, mineral, and other rights unaffected

Section Text

That nothing herein contained shall affect any valid existing claim, location, or entry under the land laws of the United States, whether for homestead, mineral, right-of-way, or any other purposes whatsoever, or shall affect the right of any such claimant, locator, or entryman to the full use and enjoyment of his land.

Editorial Notes

REFERENCES IN TEXT Herein, referred to in text, means act Apr. 25, 1947, which was generally classified to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The land laws of the United States, referred to in text, are classified generally to Title 43, Public Lands.

Citation

16 U.S.C. § 247 (2018)