Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-102

§971b Sale of Restored Alaskan Lands; Preference Rights; Consent of Federal Agency

Title 43 › CHAPTER 22 — RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OTHER EASEMENTS IN PUBLIC LANDS › § 971b

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary may sell restored land at or above appraised worth, must prefer nearby claimants or owners, and needs other agencies' consent.

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Title 43, §971b

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The Secretary may sell such restored lands for not less than their appraised value, giving an appropriate preference right to the holders of adjoining claims or entries and to owners of adjoining private lands. If such lands are under the jurisdiction of a Federal department or agency other than the Department of the Interior, any sale thereof shall be made only with the consent of such department or agency.

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Editorial Notes

Codification Section was formerly classified to section 420a of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

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Citation

43 U.S.C. § 971b

Title 43, Public Lands

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102