Taxation of natural resources by Indian Tribes: Merrion, a comment

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6659912

Ragsdale, Jr, F L

Federal Indian Law has been in transition for nearly 130 years, but there has been an acceleration in the pace of Supreme Court cases. Long protected by the Court, tribal leaders follow each case closely and, often with a minimal understanding, use them as a basis for policies. Merrion vs Kicarilla Apache Tribes upheld the Tribe's right to impose a severance tax on minerals extracted from land leased to private lessees. A review of the case traces pertinent legislative and legal precedents, primarily the Mineral Leasing Act of 1938. 51 references. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque
• OSTI ID: 6659912
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 22:3; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AMERICAN INDIANS
CASE LAW
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
LAWS
LEASES
LEGAL ASPECTS
MINORITY GROUPS
POPULATIONS
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
SEVERANCE TAX
TAXES