# 25 C.F.R. § 162.107 (2025): What are BIA's objectives in granting or approving agricultural leases? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_107 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 162.107 (2025) - **Heading:** What are BIA's objectives in granting or approving agricultural leases? - **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 162: LEASES AND PERMITS / Subpart B: Agricultural Leases / § 162.107: § 162.107 What are BIA's objectives in granting or approving agricultural leases? ## Text We will assist Indian landowners in leasing their land for agricultural purposes. For the purposes of §§ 162.102 through 162.256: (a) We will assist Indian landowners in leasing their land, either through negotiations or advertisement. In reviewing a negotiated lease for approval, we will defer to the landowners' determination that the lease is in their best interest, to the maximum extent possible. In granting a lease on the landowners' behalf, we will obtain a fair annual rental and attempt to ensure (through proper notice) that the use of the land is consistent with the landowners' wishes. We will also recognize the rights of Indian landowners to use their own land, so long as their Indian co-owners are in agreement and the value of the land is preserved. (b) We will recognize the governing authority of the tribe having jurisdiction over the land to be leased, preparing and advertising leases in accordance with applicable tribal laws and policies. We will promote tribal control and self-determination over tribal land and other land under the tribe's jurisdiction, through contracts and self-governance compacts entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, 25 U.S.C. § 450f et seq. [66 FR 7109, Jan. 22, 2001, as amended at 77 FR 72474, Dec. 5, 2012] ## Nearby sections - [25 C.F.R. § 162.101 (2025) § 162.101 What key terms do I need to know for this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_101.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.105 (2025) § 162.105 Can tracts with different Indian landowners be unitized for agricultural leasing purposes?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_105.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.106 (2025) § 162.106 What will BIA do if possession is taken without an approved agricultural lease or other proper authorization?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_106.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.107 (2025) § 162.107 What are BIA's objectives in granting or approving agricultural leases?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_107.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.108 (2025) § 162.108 What are BIA's responsibilities in administering and enforcing agricultural leases?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_108.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.109 (2025) § 162.109 What laws, other than these regulations, will apply to agricultural leases granted or approved under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_109.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.110 (2025) § 162.110 Can these regulations be administered by tribes, on the Secretary's or on BIA's behalf?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_110.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.111 (2025) § 162.111 Who owns the records associated with this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_111.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.112 (2025) § 162.112 How must records associated with this part be preserved?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_112.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.113 (2025) § 162.113 May decisions under this subpart be appealed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_113.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.200 (2025) § 162.200 What types of leases are covered by this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_200.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.201 (2025) § 162.201 Must agricultural land be managed in accordance with a tribe's agricultural resource management plan?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_201.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.202 (2025) § 162.202 How will tribal laws be enforced on agricultural land?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_202.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.203 (2025) § 162.203 When can the regulations in this subpart be superseded or modified by tribal laws and leasing policies?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_203.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_107. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.