§ 1825.1 - When relinquished land becomes subject to further appropriation.

(a) Upon the filing in the proper office of the relinquishment of a homestead claim, the land, if otherwise available, will at once become subject to further application or other appropriation in accordance with the applicable public land laws. A provision to this effect is contained in section 1 of the Act of May 14, 1880 (21 Stat. 140; 43 U.S.C. 202).

(b) Upon the filing of a relinquishment of an entry or claim (other than a homestead claim), or a lease, the land will not become subject to further application or other appropriation until the entry, claim or lease has been canceled pursuant to the relinquishment and the fact of the cancellation has been noted on the tract books in the proper office.