# 43 C.F.R. § 3502.15 (2026): Are there any additional restrictions on holding leases or interests in leases?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3502.15 (2026)
- **Heading:** Are there any additional restrictions on holding leases or interests in 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 / § 3502.15: § 3502.15   Are there any additional restrictions on holding leases or interests in leases?

## Text

Yes. If you are a member of Congress or an employee of the Department of the Interior, except as provided in part 20 of this title, you may not acquire or hold any Federal lease, or lease interest. (Officer, agent or employee of the Department-see part 20 of this title; Member of Congress-see R.S. 3741; 41 U.S.C. 22; 18 U.S.C. 431-433). Also, BLM may not issue any lease or permit which causes a conflict of interest. See 5 CFR part 2635.

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