RS 41:633: Reservation of school lands in townships without school sections

The Register of the State Land Office shall ascertain in what townships in this state there are no reservations of school sections or where the reservation is less than contemplated by law by reason of conflicting claims or from any other cause. In such cases, he shall under the superintendence of the governor apply for and as soon as possible obtain a location of any land or part of land in lieu thereof.