Sec. 8. Transfer of land
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Within ninety days from the date of enactment of this Act, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall acquire and take into trust for the benefit of the Tribe title to land identified by the Tribe that is located within the service area of the Tribe, not to exceed 300 acres. Lands taken into trust will be deemed part of the restoration of lands for an Indian Tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii) ).
The Secretary may acquire additional land for the benefit of the Tribe pursuant to section 5 of the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5108 ) (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Tribe may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part its interest in any real property that is
(1)not located within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation, and
(2)not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe.
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