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25 CFR § 162.242Chapter I

How will BIA decide whether to approve an amendment to an agricultural lease?

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We will approve an agricultural lease amendment if:

(a) The required consents have been obtained from the parties to the lease under § 162.230 and any sureties; and

(b) We find the amendment to be in the best interest of the Indian landowners, under the standards set forth in § 162.213 of this subpart.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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