§ 6302.18 How may American Indians use wilderness areas for traditional religious purposes?

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Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER F—PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION (6000) > PART 6300—MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREAS > Subpart 6302—Use of Wilderness Areas, Prohibited Acts, and Penalties > Use of Wilderness Areas

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In accordance with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (42 U.S.C. 1996), American Indians may use wilderness areas for traditional religious purposes, subject to the provisions of the Wilderness Act, the prohibitions in § 6302.20, and other applicable law.

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