Indian Mineral Leasing Act
| Indian Mineral Leasing Act | |
|---|---|
| An Act to regulate the leasing of certain Indian lands for mining purposes. | |
| Citation | 25 U.S.C. 396a |
| Territorial extent | United States |
| Enacted by | the 75th United States Congress |
| Date enacted | May 11, 1938 |
| Date commenced | May 11, 1938 |
| Legislative history | |
| Bill published on | May 11, 1938 |
The Indian Mineral Leasing Act (IMLA) was a 1938 United States law. It was passed May 11, 1938 by the 75th United States Congress.[1]
"On and after May 11, 1938, unallotted lands within any Indian reservation or lands owned by any tribe, group, or band of Indians under Federal jurisdiction, except those specifically excepted from the provisions of sections 396a to 396g of this title, may, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, be leased for mining purposes, by authority of the tribal council or other authorized spokesmen for such Indians, for terms not to exceed ten years and as long thereafter as minerals are produced in paying quantities."[2]
References
- ↑ "TOPN: Indian Mineral Leasing Act of 1938". Cornell Law School. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ↑ "25 USC 396a: Leases of unallotted lands for mining purposes; duration of leases". Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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