"Unpatented mining claims", as used in section 3 (1)(b) of article X of the state constitution, includes mining claims located under the federal mining laws, 30 U.S.C. sec. 22 et seq., for which a patent has not been issued; and such term also includes leasehold interests in real property obtained under the federal "Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920", 30 U.S.C. sec. 181 et seq.
Source: L. 89: Entire section added, p. 1495, § 1, effective May 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 6 - Valuation of Mines
§ 39-6-103. Listing of Mining Claims and Mines
§ 39-6-104. Classification of Mines
§ 39-6-105. Producing Mines Defined
§ 39-6-106. Valuation for Assessment of Producing Mines
§ 39-6-107. Valuation of Improvements - Machinery
§ 39-6-108. Failure to File Statement
§ 39-6-109. Assessor to Examine Books - Records
§ 39-6-110. False Statements - Penalty
§ 39-6-111. Valuation of Mines Other Than Producing Mines
§ 39-6-111.5. Calendar for Notice of Valuation and Appeals for Mines
§ 39-6-112. Valuation of Tunnels
§ 39-6-113. Mine in More Than One County
§ 39-6-114. Mines and Tunnels in More Than One Subdivision of a County
§ 39-6-116. Nonproducing Unpatented Mining Claims - Definitions