# 43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-4 (2026): Proof of nonmineral character

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Proof of nonmineral character
- **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 3860: MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS / Subpart 3864: Millsite Patents / § 3864.1-4: § 3864.1-4   Proof of nonmineral character.

## Text

In every case there must be satisfactory proof that the land claimed as a millsite is not mineral in character, which proof may, where the matter is unquestioned, consist of the statement of two or more persons capable, from acquaintance with the land to testify understandingly.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-1 (2026) § 3864.1-1   Application for patent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3860_S3864_1_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-2 (2026) § 3864.1-2   Millsites applied for in conjunction with a lode claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3860_S3864_1_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-3 (2026) § 3864.1-3   Millsites for quartz mills or reduction works.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3860_S3864_1_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-4 (2026) § 3864.1-4   Proof of nonmineral character.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3860_S3864_1_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3864.1-5 (2026) § 3864.1-5   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3860_S3864_1_5.md)

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