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U.S. Code as of:
01/02/2006
Section 398b. Proceeds from rentals, royalties, and bonuses; disposition
The proceeds from rentals, royalties, or bonuses of oil and gas
leases upon lands within Executive order Indian reservations or
withdrawals shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States
to the credit of the tribe of Indians for whose benefit the
reservation or withdrawal was created or who are using and
occupying the land, and shall draw interest at the rate of 4 per
centum per annum and be available for appropriation by Congress for
expenses in connection with the supervision of the development and
operation of the oil and gas industry and for the use and benefit
of such Indians: Provided, That said Indians, or their tribal
council, shall be consulted in regard to the expenditure of such
money, but no per capita payment shall be made except by Act of
Congress.
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