In considering applications to lease grazing privileges the Secretary shall, as far as is consistent with the efficient administration of the grazing district, prefer (1) natives, (2) other occupants of the range, and (3) settlers over all other applicants.
Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 513, § 644 Stat. 1453(, .)
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Codification
section 471e of Title 48Section was formerly classified to , Territories and Insular Possessions.