Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 19 - Public Lands. > Article 3 - Occupation of Public Lands, 19-3-1 through 19-3-16. > Section 19-3-4 - Timber and articles reduced to possession; property right.

Section 19-3-4 - Timber and articles reduced to possession; property right.

19-3-4. [Timber and articles reduced to possession; property right.]

Timber or other articles of value on the lands  of the United States, reduced to possession by any person, shall be deemed the property of such person against all persons except the United States, or some person claiming under them.