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§123a Tribal Funds; Use to Purchase Insurance for Protection of Tribal Property

Title 25 › Chapter 4— PERFORMANCE BY UNITED STATES OF OBLIGATIONS TO INDIANS › Subchapter II— DISBURSEMENT OF MONEYS AND SUPPLIES › § 123a

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Tribal funds held by the U.S. may pay insurance to protect tribal property and cover liability, effective April 13, 1926.

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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.

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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

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Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

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