The retrocession is effective on the date which is the earliest date among:

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Terms Used In 25 CFR 900.242

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(a) One year from the date of the Indian tribe or tribal organization’s request;

(b) The date the contract expires; or

(c) A mutually agreed-upon date.