Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73not60
§1034 Persons to Whom Mineral Interests Sold; Conveyances
Title 7 › Chapter 33— FARM TENANCY › Subchapter IV— GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 1034
Summary
Mineral rights may only be sold to private people who apply and who own the surface of the land at the time they apply. Applicants must prove their surface ownership to the Secretary’s satisfaction and pay the cost of proving their title. The transfer of the mineral interest must be done by a quitclaim deed signed by the Secretary or someone the Secretary appoints.
Full Legal Text
Title 7, §1034
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Such mineral interests shall be sold only to private persons who shall apply therefor and who at the time of application are the owners of the surface of the land covered by the application. Applicants shall establish their title to the surface of the land covered by the application to the satisfaction of the Secretary at their own expense. Conveyances of mineral interests shall be by quitclaim deed executed by the Secretary or his delegate.
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Editorial Notes
Codification Section was not enacted as part of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act which constitutes a major part of this chapter.
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7 U.S.C. § 1034
Title 7 — Agriculture
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60