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25 CFR § 293.28Chapter I

May a compact or extension include provisions that limit the duration of the compact?

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Yes. However, IGRA anticipates compacts are long-term agreements between a Tribe and a State. These agreements reflect carefully negotiated compromises between sovereigns. A refusal to negotiate a long-term compact, or a short-term extension of at least one year to allow for negotiations to continue, may be considered evidence of a violation of IGRA.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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