### Question
Can you define what public land means?


### Answer
**Public land** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 2302*:

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

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

