# 43 C.F.R. § 3502.13 (2026): May foreign citizens hold permits or leases?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3500_S3502_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3502.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** May foreign citizens hold permits or leases?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 3500: LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE / Subpart 3502: Qualification Requirements / § 3502.13: § 3502.13   May foreign citizens hold permits or leases?

## Text

No. However, foreign citizens may hold stock in United States corporations that hold leases or permits if the laws, customs, or regulations of their country do not deny similar privileges to citizens or corporations of the United States.

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