Title 43Public LandsRelease 119-73not60

§910 Right to Extend Public Surveys Over Lands Granted, and Other Rights of United States, Not Affected

Title 43 › Chapter 21— GRANTS IN AID OF RAILROADS AND WAGON ROADS › § 910

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary may extend surveys over lands given to railroads or corporations by Acts of Congress, using the method in effect on June 25, 1910. That does not cancel U.S. government claims; those granted lands are taxable by States, Territories, and municipal authorities, and the government can recover survey and transfer costs.

Full Legal Text

Title 43, §910

Public Lands — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

Sections 908 to 911 of this title shall not affect the right of the Secretary of the Interior to cause the public surveys to be extended over any lands granted to any railroad or corporation by any Act of Congress in the manner on June 25, 1910, otherwise provided by law, nor shall any claim, right, interest, or demand of the Government of the United States be waived or annulled by the provisions thereof: Provided, That all granted lands surveyed under the provisions of said sections shall be subject to taxation by States, Territories, and municipal authorities, and the right of the Government to reimburse itself for the survey, selection, and conveyance of such lands otherwise provided by law shall remain in full force and effect.

Reference

Citations & Metadata

Citation

43 U.S.C. § 910

Title 43Public Lands

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60