2021 US Code
Title 25 - Indians
Chapter 48 - Indian Trust Asset Reform
Subchapter III - Improving Efficiency and Streamlining Processes
Sec. 5635 - Appraisals and valuations

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Citation 25 U.S.C. § 5635 (2021)
Section Name §5635. Appraisals and valuations
Section Text (a) In general

Notwithstanding section 5634 of this title, not later than 18 months after June 22, 2016, the Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, shall ensure that appraisals and valuations of Indian trust property are administered by a single bureau, agency, or other administrative entity within the Department.

(b) Minimum qualifications

Not later than 1 year after June 22, 2016, the Secretary shall establish and publish in the Federal Register minimum qualifications for individuals to prepare appraisals and valuations of Indian trust property.

(c) Secretarial approval

In any case in which an Indian tribe or Indian beneficiary submits to the Secretary an appraisal or valuation that satisfies the minimum qualifications described in subsection (b), and that submission acknowledges the intent of the Indian tribe or beneficiary to have the appraisal or valuation considered under this section, the appraisal or valuation—

(1) shall not require any additional review or approval by the Secretary; and

(2) shall be considered to be final for purposes of effectuating the transaction for which the appraisal or valuation is required.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 114–178, title III, §305, June 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 441.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 25 - INDIANS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 25 - INDIANS
CHAPTER 48 - INDIAN TRUST ASSET REFORM
SUBCHAPTER III - IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND STREAMLINING PROCESSES
Sec. 5635 - Appraisals and valuations
Contains section 5635
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 130 Stat. 441
Public Law References Public Law 114-178
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