Regulations last checked for updates: May 27, 2025

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: May 16, 2025
§ 2544.5 - Patent.

Upon the submission of satisfactory proof, the Bureau will, if no protest or contest is pending, issue patent, such patent to contain a stipulation that all the minerals in the lands described in the application are reserved to the United States with the right to prospect for, mine and remove same.

cite as: 43 CFR 2544.5