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43 U.S.C. 852b: Survey of lands prior to transfer; time for survey; availability of funds; lands suitable for transferText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 20-RESERVATIONS AND GRANTS TO STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
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§852b. Survey of lands prior to transfer; time for survey; availability of funds; lands suitable for transfer

Prior to issuance of an instrument of transfer, lands must be surveyed. The Secretary of the Interior shall within five years, subject to the availability of funds, survey the exterior boundaries of lands approved as suitable for transfer to the State.

( Pub. L. 89–470, § 4 , June 24, 1966 , 80 Stat. 220 .)