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


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 677m. Procedure by Secretary if distribution not completed within seven years from August 27, 1954

      In the event all the tribal assets, susceptible to equitable and
    practicable distribution, distributed to the mixed-blood group
    under the provisions of section 677i of this title, are not, within
    seven years from August 27, 1954, distributed to the individual
    mixed-blood members as contemplated in the plan to be adopted in
    accordance with the provisions of section 677l of this title, so as
    to effectively terminate Federal supervision over said assets, then
    the Secretary shall proceed to make such distribution in a manner,
    in his discretion, deemed fair and equitable to all members of said
    group, or convey such assets to a trustee for liquidation and
    distribution of the net proceeds, or convey such assets to the
    persons entitled thereto as tenants in common.



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