Arizona § 27-205 - Locating and monumenting placer and millsite claims

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-205 — Locating and monumenting placer and millsite claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27-205. Locating and monumenting placer and millsite claims

The locator of a placer mining or millsite claim shall locate the claim in the same manner as prescribed for a lode claim, except that:

1. The location notice shall be posted on a separate monument at one corner of the claim within the boundaries of the claim.

2. Only the corners or angle points of the claim must be monumented.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 27-205

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-205 cover?

Section 27-205 ("Locating and monumenting placer and millsite claims") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 27-205?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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