16 U.S.C. § 605
Unlawful cutting on mineral lands; notice to Secretary
United States · Title 16 — CONSERVATION · Status: effective
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- 16 U.S.C. § 605, Unlawful cutting on mineral lands; notice to Secretary, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/445964
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It shall be the duty of such officer as the Secretary of the Interior may designate in whose district any mineral land may be situated to ascertain from time to time whether any timber is being cut or used upon any such lands, except for the purposes authorized by section 604 of this title, within such land district; and, if so, he shall immediately notify the Secretary of the Interior of that fact; and all necessary expenses incurred in making such proper examinations shall be paid for and allowed such officer in making up his next quarterly account.
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