Title 25, IndiansRelease 119-102
§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 for the benefit of their heirs/devisees under sections 415–415d and section 380; if a lower official is given that power, heirs/devisees may appeal the official’s action to the Secretary under his rules.
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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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102