Cite as: 64 CNCA § 53

For purposes of this act:

1. "Acquisition" means the action to become the owner of certain property, whether purchased, transferred or donated with or without consideration.

2. "Clear title" means a marketable title, or a good title, free from encumbrances, obstruction, burden or limitation.

3. "Real property" means land, and generally whatever is erected or growing upon or permanently affixed to land.

4. "Restricted land" means land the title to which is held by an individual Indian and which can only be alienated or encumbered by the owner with the approval of the U.S. Department of the Interior because of limitations contained in the conveyance instrument pursuant to federal law.

5. "Trust land" means the land, or an interest therein, for which the United States holds title in trust for the benefit of an individual Indian or for Cherokee Nation.

Historical Data

LA 07–05, eff. March 16, 2005.