Section 1096, act May 2, 1890, ch. 182, § 24, 26 Stat. 92 , related to fraudulent settlement of open lands. Section 1097, act May 2, 1890, ch. 182, § 27, 26 Stat. 93 , related to rights of occupants of lands prior to May 2, 1890 . Section 1098, act Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 543, § 16, 26 Stat. 1026 , provided that all lands in Oklahoma be deemed agricultural lands for purposes of entry. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 703(a) , Oct. 21, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2789 , provided that the repeal made by section 703(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976 . Savings Provision Repeal by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976 , see section 701 of Pub. L. 94–579 , set out as a note under section 1701 of this title .