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25 CFR § 169.126Chapter I

May a right-of-way contain a preference consistent with tribal law for employment of tribal members?

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A grant of right-of-way over or across Indian land may include a provision, consistent with tribal law, requiring the grantee to give a preference to qualified tribal members, based on their political affiliation with the tribe.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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