Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 25 : Section 397


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 397. Leases of lands for grazing or mining

      Where lands are occupied by Indians who have bought and paid for
    the same, and which lands are not needed for farming or
    agricultural purposes, and are not desired for individual
    allotments, the same may be leased by authority of the council
    speaking for such Indians, for a period not to exceed five years
    for grazing, or ten years for mining purposes in such quantities
    and upon such terms and conditions as the agent in charge of such
    reservation may recommend, subject to the approval of the Secretary
    of the Interior.



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