2012 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 3A - LEASES AND PROSPECTING PERMITS (§§ 181 - 287)
Subchapter IV - OIL AND GAS (§§ 221 - 237)
Section 226-2 - Limitations for filing oil and gas contests

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 3A - LEASES AND PROSPECTING PERMITS
SUBCHAPTER IV - OIL AND GAS
Sec. 226-2 - Limitations for filing oil and gas contests
Containssection 226-2
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditFeb. 25, 1920, ch. 85, §42, as added Pub. L. 86-705, §5, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 790.
Statutes at Large Reference74 Stat. 790
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 86-705

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OIL AND GAS - 30 U.S.C. § 226-2 (2012)
§226–2. Limitations for filing oil and gas contests

No action contesting a decision of the Secretary involving any oil and gas lease shall be maintained unless such action is commenced or taken within ninety days after the final decision of the Secretary relating to such matter. No such action contesting such a decision of the Secretary rendered prior to September 2, 1960 shall be maintained unless the same be commenced or taken within ninety days after September 2, 1960.

(Feb. 25, 1920, ch. 85, §42, as added Pub. L. 86–705, §5, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 790.)

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