### Question
How does the law define existing mineral lease?


### Answer
Under *30 U.S.C. § 360*, **existing mineral lease** is defined as:

> any lease in existence at the time land is acquired by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 360*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-LEASE OF MINERAL DEPOSITS WITHIN ACQUIRED LANDS**

