Deductions from royalties payable by persons removing minerals from private lands.
Section 247
SEC. 247. Deductions from royalties payable by persons removing minerals from private lands. — In case mining is carried on upon private lands, the royalty due on the value of the output of such mines under any and all leases granted for the purpose shall be reduced by five per centum of the amount due to the Government under the provisions of this Title. The amount so reduced to be paid by the lessee to the land owner. This privilege shall not be granted to any person acquiring an option on the surface right after any mining location has been made on the minerals found therein.