Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 25 : Section 958


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 958. Organization and transfer of title to legal entity

      The band may, at any time it wishes to do so, organize a legal
    entity under the laws of the State of California and request the
    Secretary to transfer to such legal entity title to the lands in
    the reserves established by section 953(b) of this title. The
    Secretary shall transfer an unrestricted title to such property if
    the organization of the legal entity and request for the transfer
    have been approved by a majority of the adult members of the band
    who are eligible to vote, and if in the judgment of the Secretary
    the legal entity is organized in a form and manner that is fair to
    all members of the band: Provided, however, That if the lands to
    which the proviso to the fourth item in section 953(b) of this
    title is applicable are transferred to such an entity, they shall
    be held by it subject to the terms provided in said proviso, and
    the rights and duties therein set forth shall be preserved and
    reflected in any distribution of securities of, or other evidences
    of participation in, said entity.



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