Title 25 — IndiansRelease 119-73
§403a Lease of lands on Port Madison and Snohomish or Tulalip Indian Reservations in Washington
Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 12— - LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS › § 403a
Summary
Even if other laws say different, Indians who own land on the Port Madison and the Snohomish or Tulalip Reservations in Washington can lease that land if the Secretary of the Interior approves. Leases can last up to 25 years and may be renewed once for up to 25 more years. The Secretary sets the lease terms and can make rules needed to carry this out.
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Title 25, §403a
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any Indian lands on the Port Madison and Snohomish or Tulalip Indian Reservations in the State of Washington, may be leased by the Indians with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, and upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, for a term not exceeding twenty-five years: Provided, however, That such leases may provide for renewal for an additional term not exceeding twenty-five years, and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
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25 U.S.C. § 403a
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73