Title 25 — IndiansRelease 119-73
§389a Declaring lands to be temporarily nonirrigable
Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 11— - IRRIGATION OF ALLOTTED LANDS › § 389a
Summary
Secretary must declare land unsuitable for irrigation up to five years if water, drainage, or construction problems make farming unprofitable; no charges.
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Title 25, §389a
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Where the Secretary finds that any such lands cannot be cultivated profitably due to a present lack of water supply, proper drainage facilities, or need of additional construction work, he shall declare such lands temporarily nonirrigable for periods not to exceed five years and no charges shall be assessed against such lands during such periods.
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25 U.S.C. § 389a
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73