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43 U.S.C. 316i: Assignment of leasesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 8A-GRAZING LANDS
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§316i. Assignment of leases

The lessee may, with the approval of the Secretary, assign in whole or in part any lease, and to the extent of such assignment be relieved from any liability in respect of such lease, accruing subsequent to the effective date of such assignment.

( Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 513, § 10 , 44 Stat. 1453 .)

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Section was formerly classified to section 471i of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.