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Indian law - tribal authority to levy a mineral severance tax on non-Indian lessees

Journal Article · · Land Water Law Rev.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5690492
Merrion v. Jicarilla Apache Tribe was a Supreme Court case which recognized the right of Indian tribes to benefit from the wealth generated by mineral development on tribal land. The historical background of tribal authority to tax non-Indians engaged in economic activity on reservation land is presented, and the approach taken by the Supreme Court to analyze the extent of inherent tribal sovereignty is examined. 108 references.
OSTI ID:
5690492
Journal Information:
Land Water Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Land Water Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 18:2; ISSN LWLRD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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