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Trespass

Issuance of a notice of trespass may occur if an unpatented claim/site is:

  • Used for a homesite, place of business, or for other purposes not reasonably related to mining or milling activities
  • Used for the mining and sale of leasable minerals or mineral materials, such as sand, gravel and certain types of building stone or
  • Located on land that for any reason have been withdrawn from location after the effective date of the withdrawal.

Trespass actions are taken by the Field Office.