§ 162.014 What laws will apply to leases approved under this part?
§ 162.015 May a lease contain a preference consistent with tribal law for employment of tribal members?
§ 162.016 Will BIA comply with tribal laws in making lease decisions?
§ 162.017 What taxes apply to leases approved under this part?
§ 162.018 May tribes administer this part on BIA’s behalf?
§ 162.019 May a lease address access to the leased premises by roads or other infrastructure?
§ 162.020 May a lease combine tracts with different Indian landowners?
§ 162.021 What are BIA’s responsibilities in approving leases?
§ 162.022 What are BIA’s responsibilities in administering and enforcing leases?
§ 162.023 What if an individual or entity takes possession of or uses Indian land without an approved lease or other proper authorization?
§ 162.024 May BIA take emergency action if Indian land is threatened?
§ 162.025 May decisions under this part be appealed?
§ 162.026 Who can answer questions about leasing?
§ 162.027 What documentation may BIA require in approving, administering, and enforcing leases?
§ 162.028 How may an Indian tribe obtain information about leases on its land?
§ 162.029 How does BIA provide notice to the parties to a lease?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 25 > Chapter I > Subchapter H > Part 162 > Subpart A > Lease Administration

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  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
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