Deductions from royalties payable by persons. removing minerals from private lands.
Section 258
SEC. 258. 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 live per centum. of the amount due to the Government under the provision of this Titla, 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.