25 CFR 162.023
§ 162.023 What if an individual or entity takes possession of or uses Indian land without an approved lease or other proper authorization?
United States · 25 CFR — Indians · Status: effective
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- 25 CFR 162.023, § 162.023 What if an individual or entity takes possession of or uses Indian land without an approved lease or other proper authorization?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/105406
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If an individual or entity takes possession of, or uses, Indian land without a lease and a lease is required, the unauthorized possession or use is a trespass. We may take action to recover possession, including eviction, on behalf of the Indian landowners and pursue any additional remedies available under applicable law. The Indian landowners may pursue any available remedies under applicable law.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.