Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 25 : Section 677c


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 677c. Transfer of members from full-blood roll to mixed-blood group; time; certification by Secretary

      Any member of the tribe whose name appears on the proposed roll
    of full-blood members as provided in section 677g of this title and
    any person whose name is added to such proposed roll as the result
    of an appeal to the Secretary may apply to the Superintendent to
    become identified with and a part of the mixed-blood group:
    Provided, That such application is made within thirty days
    subsequent to the publication of such proposed roll or in the event
    of an appeal within thirty days subsequent to notification of the
    decision on said appeal: And provided further, That before such
    transfer is made upon the official rolls the Secretary shall first
    certify that, in his opinion, such change in status is not
    detrimental to the best interest of the person seeking such change.



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