[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR2612.3]

[Page 168]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 2610_CAREY ACT GRANTS--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart 2612_Issuance of Patents
 
Sec. 2612.3  Issuance of patents.

    Upon the receipt of proof of publication such action shall be taken 
in each case as the showing may require, and all tracts that are free 
from valid protest, and respecting which the law and regulations and 
grant contract have been complied with, shall be patented to the State, 
or to its assignees if the lands have been settled and cultivated. If 
patent issues to the State, it is the responsibility of the State to 
assure that the lands are cultivated and settled. If the State does not 
dispose of the patented lands within 5 years to actual settlers who have 
cultivated at least 20 acres of each 160 acre tract, or if the State 
disposes of the patented lands to any person who is not an actual 
settler or has not cultivated 20 acres of the 160 acre tract, action may 
be taken to revest title in the United States.