16 USC 402 - Existing claims, locations, or entries not affected; exchange of lands

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§ 402.

Existing claims, locations, or entries not affected; exchange of lands

Nothing herein contained shall affect any valid claim, location, or entry existing under the land laws of the United States prior to

(June 7, 1924, ch. 305, § 3, 43 Stat. 594; Feb. 25, 1928, ch. 102, § 1, 45 Stat. 147.)

cite as: 16 USC 402