### Question
How does FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT define public land?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1748c*, **public land** is defined as:

> given the term "public lands" in section 1702 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1748c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-ADMINISTRATION**

