Title 25 — IndiansRelease 119-73
§123a Tribal funds; use to purchase insurance for protection of tribal property
Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 4— - PERFORMANCE BY UNITED STATES OF OBLIGATIONS TO INDIANS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - DISBURSEMENT OF MONEYS AND SUPPLIES › § 123a
Summary
From April 13, 1926, funds of any tribe held by the U.S. may pay insurance premiums to cover tribal property (fire, theft, disasters) and liability for injury or damage.
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Title 25, §123a
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On and after April 13, 1926, the funds of any tribe of Indians under the control of the United States may be used for payments of insurance premiums for protection of the property of the tribe against fire, theft, tornado, hail, earthquake, or other elements and forces of nature, and for protection against liability on account of injuries or damages to persons or property and other like claims.
Legislative History
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1946—Act Aug. 2, 1946, provided for use of funds to pay premiums on personal and property damage insurance.
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Citation
25 U.S.C. § 123a
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73