Does the Tribe/Consortium have to return property used in the operation of a retroceded program?
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On the effective date of any retrocession, the Tribe/Consortium must, at the option of the Secretary, return all property and equipment, and title thereto:
(a) That was acquired with funds under the funding agreement for the program being retroceded; and
(b) That has a per item current fair market value in excess of $5,000 at the time of the retrocession, or as otherwise provided in the funding agreement.
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