§905 Homestead Entries on Forfeited Lands

Summary

Give priority to people who on September 29, 1890 were bona fide settlers on lands forfeited under section 904 and who otherwise qualify. They must claim the land under the homestead law within six months after the Commissioner of the General Land Office issues instructions to local land offices. If they do, they get priority to enter the land under the homestead law and sections 904–907 and are treated as settlers from their original occupation. People who before September 29, 1890 never received homestead or preemption benefits, or who failed to perfect an earlier title, may make a second homestead entry under sections 904–907. The Secretary of the Interior must make rules to protect these rights, but nothing here extends time or adds rights for any railroad company.