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§ 402. Existing claims, locations, or entries not affected; exchange of lands
Nothing herein contained shall affect any valid claim, location, or entry existing under the land laws of the United States prior to June 7, 1924
(June 7, 1924, ch. 305, § 3, 43 Stat. 594; Feb. 25, 1928, ch. 102, § 1, 45 Stat. 147.)