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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 53. Powers devolved on Secretary of the Interior on turning over of papers to States
In all cases where, as provided in section 54 of this title, the
field notes, maps, records, and other papers appertaining to land
titles in any State are turned over to the authorities of such
State, the same authority, powers, and duties in relation to the
survey, resurvey, or subdivision of the lands therein, and all
matters and things connected therewith, as previously exercised by
the surveyor general, whose district included such State, shall be
vested in, and devolved upon, the Secretary of the Interior or such
officer as he may designate.
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