Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 43 : Section 772


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 772. Resurveys or retracements to mark boundaries of undisposed lands

      The Secretary of the Interior may, as of March 3, 1909, in his
    discretion cause to be made, as he may deem wise under the
    rectangular system on that date provided by law, such resurveys or
    retracements of the surveys of public lands as, after full
    investigation, he may deem essential to properly mark the
    boundaries of the public lands remaining undisposed of: Provided,
    That no such resurvey or retracement shall be so executed as to
    impair the bona fide rights or claims of any claimant, entryman, or
    owner of lands affected by such resurvey or retracement.



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