§13–503.

    (a)    The issuance of a patent operates as a quitclaim of the interest of the State in the land.

    (b)    The interest of the State does not pass and is not affected until a patent is issued.

    (c)    A patent issued on a warrant to resurvey land previously patented does not affect or impair any mortgage, deed of trust, easement, right-of-way, or similar interest in the land.