### Question
What is the definition of public land?


### Answer
The definition of **public land** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 1787*:

> given the term “public lands” in section 103(e) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702(e)).

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1787*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-DESIGNATED MANAGEMENT AREAS**

