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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 622. Exchange of tribal lands; title to lands
For the purpose of consolidation of Indian lands the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized, under such regulations as he may
prescribe, to exchange any lands or interests therein, including
improvements and water rights with the consent of the Pueblo or
Navajo tribal authorities for other lands, water rights, and
improvements of similar value in the area set apart for the Pueblos
and Canoncito Navajos or in the areas declared to be public domain
or within any public domain within New Mexico. Title to all lands
acquired under the provisions of this subchapter shall be taken in
the name of the United States in trust for the respective Pueblo
Indians and the Navajo Canoncito group.
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