43 CFR 4.165 - Government contests; initiation of a Government contest.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

§ 4.165 - Government contests; initiation of a Government contest.

The Government may initiate a contest for any cause affecting the legality or validity of any entry or settlement or mining claim.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301,503; 25 U.S.C. 9,372,410,2201

source: 36 FR 7186, Apr. 15, 1971, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 4.165