tribal land
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 299 U.S. 159 - British-American Oil Producing Co. v. Board of Equalization · 1936Most cited · 76 citing opinions
a distinct estate consisting of the minerals carved out of allotted land by reservation in trust patents; this estate is in itself land, and, being reserved for the benefit of the tribe, it is tribal land, and is unallotted
United States Code
25 U.S.C. § 3001 — for purposes of this chapter
“tribal land” means—
(A) all lands within the exterior boundaries of any Indian reservation;
(B) all dependent Indian communities; 2
(C) any lands administered for the benefit of Native Hawaiians pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, and section 4 of Public Law 86–3.
25 U.S.C. § 3501 — in this chapter
The term “tribal land” means any land or interests in land owned by any Indian tribe, title to which is held in trust by the United States, or is subject to a restriction against alienation under laws of the United States.
42 U.S.C. § 15907 — in this section
The term "Tribal land" means any land or interest in land owned by an Indian Tribe, the title to which is—
(A) held in trust by the United States; or
(B) subject to a restriction against alienation under Federal law.