What limits are there on how the Tribe can spend funds?

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(a) The Tribe must spend income distributed from the Lease Fund only in accordance with a written budget submitted under § 183.5.

(b) The Tribe must not spend the income from the Lease Fund to make per capita payments to members of the Tribe.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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