2014 U.S. Code
Title 43 - Public Lands (Sections 1 - 2434)
Chapter 21 - Grants in Aid of Railroads and Wagon Roads (Sections 881 - 914)
Sec. 904 - Forfeiture of unearned grants; restoration to public domain
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS CHAPTER 21 - GRANTS IN AID OF RAILROADS AND WAGON ROADS Sec. 904 - Forfeiture of unearned grants; restoration to public domain |
| Contains | section 904 |
| Date | 2014 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Sept. 29, 1890, ch. 1040, §1, 26 Stat. 496. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 26 Stat. 496 |
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There is forfeited to the United States, and the United States resumes the title thereto, all lands granted prior to September 29, 1890, to any State or to any corporation to aid in the construction of a railroad opposite to and coterminous with the portion of any such railroad not on that date completed, and in operation, for the construction or benefit of which such lands were granted; and all such lands are declared to be a part of the public domain: Provided, That sections 904 to 907 of this title shall not be construed as forfeiting the right-of-way or station grounds of any railroad company granted prior to September 29, 1890.
(Sept. 29, 1890, ch. 1040, §1, 26 Stat. 496.)
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