Indian Mineral Leasing Act, 25 U.S.C. 396a

25 USC 396a: Leases of unallotted lands for mining purposes; duration of leases
Text contains those laws in effect on March 28, 2023
From Title 25-INDIANS
CHAPTER 12-LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS
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§396a. Leases of unallotted lands for mining purposes; duration of leases
On and after May 11, 1938, unallotted lands within any Indian reservation or lands owned by any tribe, group, or
band of Indians under Federal jurisdiction, except those specifically excepted from the provisions of sections 396a to
396g of this title, may, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, be leased for mining purposes, by authority of
the tribal council or other authorized spokesmen for such Indians, for terms not to exceed ten years and as long
thereafter as minerals are produced in paying quantities.
(May 11, 1938, ch. 198, §1, 52 Stat. 347 .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Repeal of Inconsistent Acts
Act May 11, 1938, ch. 198, §7, 52 Stat. 348 , provided that: "All Act [Acts] or parts of Acts inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed."