30 USC 1019 – Disposal of moneys from sales, bonuses, rentals, and royalties
(a) In general
Except with respect to lands in the State of Alaska, all monies received by the United States from sales, bonuses, rentals, and royalties under this chapter shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States. Of amounts deposited under this subsection, subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of section 191 of this title and section 1004(a)(2) of this title—
(1) 50 percent shall be paid to the State within the boundaries of which the leased lands or geothermal resources are or were located; and
(2) 25 percent shall be paid to the county within the boundaries of which the leased lands or geothermal resources are or were located.
(b) Use of payments
Terms Used In 30 USC 1019
- county: includes a parish, or any other equivalent subdivision of a State or Territory of the United States. See 1 USC 2
- geothermal resources: means (i) all products of geothermal processes, embracing indigenous steam, hot water and hot brines. See 30 USC 1001
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7
Amounts paid to a State or county under subsection (a) shall be used consistent with the terms of section 191 of this title.