Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-102

§209 Extension of Public-land Laws to Certain Lands in Oklahoma

Title 43 › CHAPTER 7 — HOMESTEADS › SUBCHAPTER III — LANDS SUBJECT TO ENTRY › § 209

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

U.S. public‑land laws apply to the part of the Red River in Oklahoma between the river’s medial line and its south bank, from the 98th meridian to the east boundary of Greer County (Act of May 4, 1896, 29 Stat. 113). Those lands cannot be sold, settled, or occupied until the Secretary of the Interior first classifies them and opens them for entry or other disposal under the law.

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Title 43, §209

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The public-land laws of the United States be, and the same are, extended to the public lands in that part of the Red River between the medial line and the south bank of the river, in Oklahoma, between the ninety-eighth meridian and the east boundary of the territory established as Greer County by the Act of May 4, 1896 (29 Stat. 113): Provided, That such lands shall not be subject to disposition, settlement, or occupation until after the same have been classified and opened to entry, and other disposal by the Secretary of the Interior according to law.

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The public-land laws of the United States, referred to in text, are classified generally to this title. Act of
May 4, 1896, referred to in text, is act
May 4, 1896, ch. 155, 29 Stat. 113, which is not classified to the Code.

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Citation

43 U.S.C. § 209

Title 43, Public Lands

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102