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At least sixty days prior to offering for sale or otherwise conveying public lands under this Act, the Secretary shall notify the Governor of the State within which such lands are located and the head of the governing body of any political subdivision of the State having zoning or other land use regulatory jurisdiction in the geographical area within which such lands are located, in order to afford the appropriate body the opportunity to zone or otherwise regulate, or change or amend existing zoning or other regulations concerning the use of such lands prior to such conveyance. The Secretary shall also promptly notify such public officials of the issuance of the patent or other document of conveyance for such lands.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 43 U.S.C. § 1720 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 43. Public Lands § 1720. Coordination by Secretary of the Interior with State and local governments - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-43-public-lands/43-usc-sect-1720/
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