### Question
How is the term recordable contract defined?


### Answer
The term **recordable contract** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 390bb* as the following:

> a contract between the Secretary and a landowner in writing capable of being recorded under State law providing for the sale or disposition of lands held in excess of the ownership limitations of Federal reclamation law including this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11A-BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-RECLAMATION REFORM**

