Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-102
§316e Preferences
Title 43 › CHAPTER 8A — GRAZING LANDS › SUBCHAPTER II — ALASKA › § 316e
Summary
When granting grazing leases Secretary must prefer natives, occupants, settlers if consistent with efficient administration.
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Title 43, §316e
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In considering applications to lease grazing privileges the Secretary shall, as far as is consistent with the efficient administration of the grazing district, prefer (1) natives, (2) other occupants of the range, and (3) settlers over all other applicants.
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Codification Section was formerly classified to section 471e of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
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43 U.S.C. § 316e
Title 43, Public Lands
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102