Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-102
§772 Resurveys or Retracements to Mark Boundaries of Undisposed Lands
Title 43 › CHAPTER 18 — SURVEY OF PUBLIC LANDS › § 772
Summary
The Secretary of the Interior may order resurveys under the rectangular survey system that was in effect on March 3, 1909, after investigation to mark public land boundaries not yet disposed of, but must not harm legitimate claims.
Full Legal Text
Title 43, §772
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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.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1976—Pub. L. 94–579 struck out proviso authorizing that not more than 20 per centum of relevant appropriations be used for resurveys and retracements under this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1976 Amendment Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that the amendment made by section 705(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.
Savings Provision
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701 of Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.
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Citation
43 U.S.C. § 772
Title 43, Public Lands
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102