§396c. Lessees of restricted lands to furnish bonds for performance
On and after May 11, 1938, lessees of restricted Indian lands, tribal or allotted, for mining purposes, including oil and gas, shall furnish corporate surety bonds, in amounts satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, guaranteeing compliance with the terms of their leases: Provided, That personal surety bonds may be accepted where the sureties deposit as collateral with the said Secretary of the Interior any public-debt obligations of the United States guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States equal to the full amount of such bonds, or other collateral satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, or show ownership to unencumbered real estate of a value equal to twice the amount of the bonds.
(May 11, 1938, ch. 198, §3,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Repeal of Inconsistent Acts
For repeal of inconsistent acts, see section 7 of act May 11, 1938, set out as a note under section 396a of this title.