Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§450ii–1 Excluded Lands Opened to Entry Under Mining Laws
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LXI — NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS › § 450ii–1
Summary
Land that was part of Joshua Tree National Monument before September 25, 1950, and that is later removed from the monument by sections 450ii to 450ii–3 can be claimed, entered, and patented under U.S. mining laws. Those lands, or parts of them, must also be opened again for use under other public land laws, including the mineral leasing laws.
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Title 16, §450ii–1
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All public-domain lands included before September 25, 1950, within the Joshua Tree National Monument which are eliminated from the National Monument by sections 450ii to 450ii–3 of this title are opened to location, entry, and patenting under the United States mining laws: Provided, That such public-domain lands or portions thereof shall be restored to application and entry under other applicable public land laws, including the mineral leasing laws.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of Joshua Tree National Monument Joshua Tree National Monument abolished and incorporated in Joshua Tree National Park, see section 410aaa–22 of this title.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 450ii–1
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102