Idaho § 47-618 - Lode and placer claims - Official patent survey as labor on improvement
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 47-618 — Lode and placer claims - Official patent survey as labor on improvement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-618. Lode and placer claims - Official patent survey as labor on improvement
It is hereby declared that an official patent survey of a lode or placer mining claim or claims by a United States mineral surveyor constitutes and is labor performed upon an improvement made upon or for the benefit of an unpatented lode or placer mining claim or claims.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 47-618
What does Idaho Statutes § 47-618 cover?
Section 47-618 ("Lode and placer claims - Official patent survey as labor on improvement") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 47-618?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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