§ 123c. — Advancement of tribal funds to Indian tribes; miscellaneous authorized purposes.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC123c]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 4--PERFORMANCE BY UNITED STATES OF OBLIGATIONS TO INDIANS
SUBCHAPTER II--DISBURSEMENT OF MONEYS AND SUPPLIES
Sec. 123c. Advancement of tribal funds to Indian tribes;
miscellaneous authorized purposes
On and after October 12, 1984, tribal funds may be advanced to
Indian tribes during each fiscal year for such purposes as may be
designated by the governing body of the particular tribe involved and
approved by the Secretary including: expenditures for the benefit of
Indians and Indian tribes; care, tuition, and other assistance to Indian
children attending public and private schools (which may be paid in
advance or from date of admission); purchase of land and improvements on
land, title to which shall be taken in the name of the United States in
trust for the tribe for which purchased; lease of lands and water
rights; compensation and expenses of attorneys and other persons
employed by Indian tribes under approved contracts; pay, travel, and
other expenses of tribal officers, councils, committees, and employees
thereof, or other tribal organizations, including mileage for use of
privately owned automobiles and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates
established administratively but not to exceed those applicable to
civilian employees of the Government; and relief of Indians, including
cash grants.
(Pub. L. 98-473, title I, Sec. 101(c) [title I, Sec. 100], Oct. 12,
1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1849.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 1300i-3 of this title.
