### Question
How does the law define public lands?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 460ooo*, **public lands** is defined as:

> given the term in section 1702(e) of title 43, except that such term shall not include interest in lands not owned by the United States.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 460ooo*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER CXXVI-LAS CIENEGAS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA**

