12. The lands through which such colonization roads have been traced and built shall be the property of the Crown, and, whenever such lands are situated in a township, no indemnity shall be payable for the ground.
Seigniories acquired by Québec, in whole or in part, and subsequently conceded by location ticket, shall be considered as townships for the purposes of this act.
R. S. 1964, c. 105, s. 12.