§ 13-503. Effect of patent

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(a) Quitclaim of State's interest. -- The issuance of a patent operates as a quitclaim of the interest of the State in the land.

(b) State's interest unaffected until issued. -- The interest of the State does not pass and is not affected until a patent is issued.

(c) Effect on encumbrance. -- A patent issued on a warrant to resurvey land previously patented does not affect or impair any mortgage, deed of trust, easement, right-of-way, or similar interest in the land.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 21, § 13-104; 1974, ch. 12, § 2; 1976, ch. 915, § 3; 1977, ch. 162.

                    
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