# 43 C.F.R. § 2544.5 (2026): Patent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2540_S2544_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 2544.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Patent
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 2540: COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS / Subpart 2544: Erroneously Meandered Lands: Louisiana / § 2544.5: § 2544.5   Patent.

## Text

Upon the submission of satisfactory proof, the Bureau will, if no protest or contest is pending, issue patent, such patent to contain a stipulation that all the minerals in the lands described in the application are reserved to the United States with the right to prospect for, mine and remove same.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 2544.1 (2026) § 2544.1   Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2540_S2544_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2544.2 (2026) § 2544.2   Appraisal of land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2540_S2544_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2544.3 (2026) § 2544.3   Notice to deposit purchase price.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2540_S2544_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2544.4 (2026) § 2544.4   Publication and posting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2540_S2544_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2544.5 (2026) § 2544.5   Patent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2540_S2544_5.md)

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