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§415a Lease of Lands of Deceased Indians for Benefit of Heirs or Devisees
Title 25 › Chapter 12— LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS › § 415a
Summary
Restricted lands of deceased Indians can be leased under sections 415–415d for heirs or devisees, under the rules in section 380. If the Secretary gives a subordinate this authority, an heir or devisee may appeal that official’s decision to the Secretary.
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Title 25, §415a
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Restricted lands of deceased Indians may be leased under sections 415 to 415d of this title, for the benefit of their heirs or devisees, in the circumstances and by the persons prescribed in section 380 of this title: Provided, That if the authority of the Secretary under this section is delegated to any subordinate official, then any heir or devisee shall have the right to appeal the action of any such official to the Secretary under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe.
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25 U.S.C. § 415a
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60