2018 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 20 - Conveyances to Occupants of Unpatented Mining Claims
Sec. 707 - Reservation of mineral rights

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Citation 30 U.S.C. § 707 (2018)
Section Name §707. Reservation of mineral rights
Section Text

In any conveyance under this chapter the mineral interests of the United States in the lands conveyed are reserved for the term of the estate conveyed. Minerals locatable under the mining laws or disposable under subchapter I of chapter 15 of this title, are withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation for the term of the estate. The underlying oil, gas, and other leasable minerals of the United States are reserved for exploration and development purposes, but without the right of surface ingress and egress, and may be leased by the Secretary under the mineral leasing laws.

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(Pub. L. 87–851, §7, Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1128.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, 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 20 - CONVEYANCES TO OCCUPANTS OF UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS
Sec. 707 - Reservation of mineral rights
Contains section 707
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 76 Stat. 1128
Public Law References Public Law 87-851
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