[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC1403]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 16--DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS
Sec. 1403. Preparation of plan
(a) Prerequisites for final preparation
The Secretary shall prepare a plan which shall best serve the
interests of all those entities and individuals entitled to receive
funds of each Indian judgment. Prior to the final preparation of the
plan, the Secretary shall--
(1) receive and consider any resolution or communication,
together with any suggested use or distribution plan, which any
affected Indian tribe may wish to submit to him; and
(2) hold a hearing of record, after appropriate public notice,
to obtain the testimony of leaders and members of the Indian tribe
which may receive any portion, or be affected by the use or
distribution, of such funds, in the area in which such Indian tribe
