### Question
What is the definition of recordable contract?


### Answer
The definition of **recordable contract** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*:

> a contract between the Secretary and a landowner in writing capable of being recorded under State law providing for the sale or disposition of lands held in excess of the ownership limitations of Federal reclamation law including this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-RECLAMATION REFORM**

