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There are several meanings for the term "public land".

In the United States public land refers to land acquired by the federal government that has not been appropriated to some specific use.

Individual states may own lands within the state but this type is a different category. Some state or town owned land is dedicated to public use and open to the public. Other land owned by state or local governments is appropriated to a specific use and not open to the public. A correctional facility would fall in this category.

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