U.S. Code » Title 25 » Chapter CHAPTER 12— LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS

25 U.S.C. § 396c

Lessees of restricted lands to furnish bonds for performance

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On and after May 11, 1938, lessees of restricted Indian lands, tribal or allotted, for mining purposes, including oil and gas, shall furnish corporate surety bonds, in amounts satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, guaranteeing compliance with the terms of their leases: Provided, That personal surety bonds may be accepted where the sureties deposit as collateral with the said Secretary of the Interior any public-debt obligations of the United States guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States equal to the full amount of such bonds, or other collateral satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, or show ownership to unencumbered real estate of a value equal to twice the amount of the bonds.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1966–2000 · leading case: Crow Tribe of Indians v. State of Montana, & Ramon Dore, Dir., Montana Dep't of Revenue, 650 F.2d 1104 (9th Cir. 1981).
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Crow Tribe of Indians v. State of Montana, & Ramon Dore, Dir., Montana Dep't of Revenue, 650 F.2d 1104 (9th Cir. 1981). “25 U.S.C. §§ 396c, 396d. The regulations promulgated by the Secretary under authority of the 1938 Act cover many aspects of mineral leasing between tribes and non-Indian lessees, including the procedures for acquiring mineral leases, minimum rates for rentals and royalties and…”
Navajo Nation v. United States, 46 Fed. Cl. 217 (Fed. Cl. 2000). “providing for the acceptance of surety bonds by the mineral lessee (25 U.S.C. § 396c), the promulgation of rules and regulations governing mining operations (25 U.”
Poafpybitty v. Skelly Oil Co., 390 U.S. 365 (1968). “25 U. S. C. § 396c. *373 The Secretary has the power to inspect the leased premises and the books and records of the lessee.”
United States v. 9,345.53 Acres of Land, 256 F. Supp. 603 (W.D.N.Y. 1966). “25 U.S.C. § 396c. . 25 U.S.C. § 3964 . . 25 C.”
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