# 25 C.F.R. § 151.5 (2025): May the Secretary acquire land in trust status by exchange?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 151.5 (2025)
- **Heading:** May the Secretary acquire land in trust status by exchange?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 151: LAND ACQUISITIONS / § 151.5: § 151.5   May the Secretary acquire land in trust status by exchange?

## Text

The Secretary may acquire land in trust status on behalf of an individual Indian or Tribe by exchange under this part if authorized by Federal law and within the terms of this part. The disposal aspects of an exchange are governed by part 152 of this title.

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