Such mineral interests shall be sold only to private persons who shall apply therefor and who at the time of application are the owners of the surface of the land covered by the application. Applicants shall establish their title to the surface of the land covered by the application to the satisfaction of the Secretary at their own expense. Conveyances of mineral interests shall be by quitclaim deed executed by the Secretary or his delegate.
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SUBCHAPTER IV— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§§ 1014 to 1025. Repealed. , ,
§§ 1027 to 1029. Repealed. , ,
§ 1030. Consolidation of agricultural credit and service offices
§ 1031. Conveyance of mineral rights with land
§ 1033. Sale of reserved mineral interests
§ 1034. Persons to whom mineral interests sold; conveyances
§ 1037. Sale of reserved mineral interests; disposition of proceeds
§ 1038. Regulations; delegations of authority