25 USC 3712 - Indian participation in land management activities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3712.

Indian participation in land management activities

(a)

Tribal recognition

(b)

Tribal laws

Unless otherwise prohibited by Federal law, the Secretary shall comply with tribal laws and ordinances pertaining to Indian agricultural lands, including laws regulating the environment and historic or cultural preservation, and laws or ordinances adopted by the tribal government to regulate land use or other activities under tribal jurisdiction. The Secretary shall—

(1)

provide assistance in the enforcement of such tribal laws;

(2)

provide notice of such laws to persons or entities undertaking activities on Indian agricultural lands; and

(3)

upon the request of an Indian tribe, require appropriate Federal officials to appear in tribal forums.

(c)

Waiver of regulations

(d)

Sovereign immunity

(Pub. L. 103–177, title I, § 102, Dec. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 2015.)

cite as: 25 USC 3712