[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 43CFR2612.3]



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                    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.