16 U.S.C. § 605 : US Code - Section 605: Unlawful cutting on mineral lands; notice to Secretary

Search 16 U.S.C. § 605 : US Code - Section 605: Unlawful cutting on mineral lands; notice to Secretary

It shall be the duty of such officer as the Secretary of the
Interior may designate in whose district any mineral land may be
situated to ascertain from time to time whether any timber is being
cut or used upon any such lands, except for the purposes authorized
by section 604 of this title, within such land district; and, if
so, he shall immediately notify the Secretary of the Interior of
that fact; and all necessary expenses incurred in making such
proper examinations shall be paid for and allowed such officer in
making up his next quarterly account.