2016 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 2 - Mineral Lands and Regulations in General
Sec. 28i - Failure to pay

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Citation 30 U.S.C. § 28i (2016)
Section Name §28i. Failure to pay
Section Text

Failure to pay the claim maintenance fee or the location fee as required by sections 28f to 28l of this title shall conclusively constitute a forfeiture of the unpatented mining claim, mill or tunnel site by the claimant and the claim shall be deemed null and void by operation of law.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 103–66, title X, §10104, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 406; Pub. L. 111–88, div. A, title I, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2908.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Pub. L. 111–88, which directed the amendment of section 28i of title 30, United States Code, was executed by making the amendment to section 10104 of Pub. L. 103–66, which is classified to this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See 2009 Amendment note below.

SIMILAR PROVISIONS

Similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 102–381, title I, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1378, 1379.

AMENDMENTS

2009—Pub. L. 111–88 substituted "28l" for "28k". See Codification note above.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 2 - MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL
Sec. 28i - Failure to pay
Contains section 28i
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 1378
107 Stat. 406
123 Stat. 2908
Public Law References Public Law 102-381, Public Law 103-66, Public Law 111-88
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