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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 178. Fees on behalf of Indian parties in contests under public land laws
In contests initiated by or against Indians, to an entry, filing
or other claims, under the laws of Congress relating to public
lands for any sufficient cause affecting the legality or validity
of the entry, filing or claim, the fees to be paid by and on behalf
of the Indian party in any case shall be one-half of the fees
provided by law in such cases, and said fees shall be paid by the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, with the approval of the Secretary
of the Interior, on an account stated by the proper land officers
through the Secretary of the Interior or such officer as he may
designate.
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