United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 43. PUBLIC LANDS |
Chapter 12. RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT |
SubChapter VII. EXCHANGE AND AMENDMENT OF FARM UNITS |
§ 451g. Preferences; veterans; timely applicants
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Where there are two or more timely applicants for a farm unit on a particular project or division thereof under the provisions of this subchapter, one or more of whom is an ex-serviceman who would be entitled under the applicable statutes to a preference in making entry of farm units on such project or division, the ex-serviceman, or one of them, shall have a preference in making such exchange. Any timely applicant for an exchange under the provisions of this subchapter shall be entitled to preference over any other applicant for a farm unit on the same project or division thereof.