Who can represent the Indian landowners in negotiating or granting an agricultural lease?
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
Full Text
The following individuals or entities may represent an individual Indian landowner:
(a) An adult with custody acting on behalf of his or her minor children;
(b) A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to act on behalf of an individual Indian landowner;
(c) An adult or legal entity who has been given a written power of attorney that:
(1) Meets all of the formal requirements of any applicable tribal or state law;
(2) Identifies the attorney-in-fact and the land to be leased; and
(3) Describes the scope of the power granted and any limits thereon.
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