# 25 CFR § 183.17: If expenditures under this part lead to a claim or cause of action, who is liable?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.17

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 183.17
- **Heading:** If expenditures under this part lead to a claim or cause of action, who is liable?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER H—LAND AND WATER > PART 183—USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND AND SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE LEASE FUND > Subpart E—Liability

## Text

The Tribe may be liable. The United States must not be liable for any claim or cause of action arising from the Tribe's use or expenditure of monies distributed from the Trust Fund or the Lease Fund.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 183.1 § 183.1 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 183.2 § 183.2 What terms do I need to know?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 183.3 § 183.3 Does the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 183.15 § 183.15 Must the Tribe submit any reports?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.15.md)
- [25 CFR § 183.16 § 183.16 What information must be included in the Tribe's annual report?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.16.md)
- [25 CFR § 183.17 § 183.17 If expenditures under this part lead to a claim or cause of action, who is liable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.17.md)
- [25 CFR § 183.18 § 183.18 Information collection requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-183.18.md)

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