California · Public Resources Code - PRC
PRC §6996: All of the lands embraced within the original meander lines of streams and lakes belonging to the State, the waters of which contain minerals in commercial quantities, and all such lands which may her
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All of the lands embraced within the original meander lines of streams and lakes belonging to the State, the waters of which contain minerals in commercial quantities, and all such lands which may hereafter inure to the State by virtue of its sovereignty, excepting such lands as have heretofore been contracted to be sold, are withdrawn from selection and sale.
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