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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 396a. Leases of unallotted lands for mining purposes; duration of leases
On and after May 11, 1938, unallotted lands within any Indian
reservation or lands owned by any tribe, group, or band of Indians
under Federal jurisdiction, except those specifically excepted from
the provisions of sections 396a to 396g of this title, may, with
the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, be leased for mining
purposes, by authority of the tribal council or other authorized
spokesmen for such Indians, for terms not to exceed ten years and
as long thereafter as minerals are produced in paying quantities.
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