§ 772. Resurveys or retracements to mark boundaries of undisposed lands

Statutory text

The Secretary of the Interior may, as of March 3, 1909, in his discretion cause to be made, as he may deem wise under the rectangular system on that date provided by law, such resurveys or retracements of the surveys of public lands as, after full investigation, he may deem essential to properly mark the boundaries of the public lands remaining undisposed of: Provided, That no such resurvey or retracement shall be so executed as to impair the bona fide rights or claims of any claimant, entryman, or owner of lands affected by such resurvey or retracement.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1909
Pub. L. 60–271 · 35 Stat. 845
Enacted · 43 U.S.C. § 772
Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 271, 35 Stat. 845
Source evidence
Code source credit
Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 271, 35 Stat. 845
1976
Pub. L. 94–579 title VII § 705(a) · 90 Stat. 2743
Struck · 43 U.S.C. § 772
Pub. L. 94–579 struck out proviso authorizing that not more than 20 per centum of relevant appropriations be used for resurveys and retracements under this section
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 94–579 struck out proviso authorizing that not more than 20 per centum of relevant appropriations be used for resurveys and retracements under this section.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Effective on and after the date of approval of this Act, the following statutes or parts of statutes are repealed: Act of Chapter Section Statute at Large 43 U.S. Code 1. Mar. 2, 1895 174 28: 744 176. 2. June 28, 1934 865 8 48: 1272 315g. June 26, 1936 842 3 49; 1976, title I. June 19, 1948 548 1 62:533 July 9, 1962. P.L. 87–524. 76:140 315g–1 3. Aug. 24, 1937 744 50: 748 315p. 4. Mar. 3, 1909 271 2d proviso only. 35: 845 772. June 25, 1910 J. Res. 40 36: 884 5. June 21, 1934 689 48: 1185 871a. 6. Revised Statute 2447 1151. Revised Statute 2448 1152. 7. June 6, 1874 223 18: 62 1153: 1154. Jan. 28, 1879 20; 274 1155. 9. May 30, 1894 87 28: 84 1156. 10. Revised Statute 2471 1191 Revised Statute 2472 1192. Revised Statute 2473 1193. 11. July 14, I960 P.L. 8049 101–202(a), 203–204(a), 301–303. 74: 506 1361, 1362, 1363, 1383. 12. Sept. 28, 1970 P.L. 429 84: 885 1362a. 13. July 31, 1939. 1 1,2 53: 1144
Effective date note
Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that the amendment made by section 705(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.

1 of 2 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1976—Pub. L. 94–579 struck out proviso authorizing that not more than 20 per centum of relevant appropriations be used for resurveys and retracements under this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that the amendment made by section 705(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.

Savings Provision

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701 of Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.

Credits

1909–1976 · 3 acts

1909Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 271, 35 Stat. 845
1910June 25, 1910, No. 40, 36 Stat. 884
1976Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.

Show as published

(Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 271, 35 Stat. 845; June 25, 1910, No. 40, 36 Stat. 884; Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.)