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title: "48 U.S.C. § 446 to 452"
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# 48 U.S.C. § 446 to 452 - Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490

## Notes

Section 446, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 11, 38 Stat. 744, related to reservation by the United States in leases, entries, etc.

Section 447, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 12, 38 Stat. 744, related to assignment or subletting of leases.

Section 448, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 13, 38 Stat. 744, related to possession of lessee as possession of the United States.

Section 449, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 14, 38 Stat. 744, related to forfeiture or cancellation of leases.

Section 450, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 16, 38 Stat. 745, related to statements, representations, and reports.

Section 451, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 17, 38 Stat. 745, related to promulgation of rules and regulations. See section 189 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.

Section 452, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 15, 38 Stat. 745, related to limitation on disposal of coal lands. See section 193 of Title 30.