### Question
How is the "public land" defined?


### Answer
The term **public land** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 2302* as follows -

> public lands (as defined in section 1702 of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION**

