An act to declare certain lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, and for other purposes.

Summary

Declares all Federal right, title and interest in specified lands are held in trust by the U.S. for the benefit of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, and declares such lands are part of the Tribe's reservation. Transfers specified lands to the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary). Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from denying the use of specified lands, on a nonexclusive basis, for Paiute religious or ceremonial reasons during prescribed time periods. Establishes, as a trust fund in the Treasury, the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Economic Development Fund. Prohibits per capita payments to tribal members. Directs that moneys appropriated or accruing to the Fund may only be obligated by the Secretary for economic development projects in the best interests of the tribe, at its request. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984-1988. Limits the amount of funds the tribe may spend for matters related to the employment of legal counsel.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 18 February 1984

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 18 November 1983

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 24 October 1983

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 18 October 1983

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 May 1983

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