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Kerby Jackson, Josephine County, submitted mining law and district 2025

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The document contains minutes from various meetings of mining districts in Josephine County, Oregon, detailing the establishment of mining laws and regulations from 2011 to the late 19th century. It includes discussions on grant applications, public meeting decorum, and specific mining district rules such as claim sizes, work requirements, and rights related to water usage. The document highlights the evolution of local mining laws influenced by miners' customs and federal statutes, emphasizing the importance of community governance in mining practices.

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Begin by reviewing the introductory section of the document which outlines the purpose and scope of the mining laws applicable to this district.
Fill in your personal information in the designated fields, ensuring accuracy for proper identification as a miner within this jurisdiction.
Proceed to complete sections regarding claim locations. Specify the dimensions of your claims as per Article specifications (e.g., 100 yards square).
Indicate any additional claims you wish to hold by purchase or discovery, adhering to the guidelines provided in Articles related to claim ownership.
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What is the mining law in the US?

The General Mining Act of 1872 is a United States federal law that authorizes and governs prospecting and mining for economic minerals, such as gold, platinum, and silver, on federal public lands.

Where did our current mining laws come from?

One of these laws, the General Mining Act of 1872 (Mining Act), forms the bedrock of U.S. mining policy on federal lands. Since the enactment of the Mining Act, subsequent laws have addressed mining and extraction of a variety of resources from federal lands, including but not limited to coal, oil, and natural gas.

What year was the mining law passed?

The 1872 Mining Law was one of a number of public land laws passed by Congress in the late 1800s to encourage settlement, development, and private ownership of the public domain in the western United States.

When was the General Mining Law passed?

The Mining Law of 1872, as amended, is the major Federal law governing locatable minerals. This law allows U.S. citizens the opportunity to explore for, discover, and purchase certain valuable mineral deposits on Federal lands that are open for mining claim location (open to mineral entry).