25 U.S.C. § 1775a : US Code - Section 1775A: Definitions

Search 25 U.S.C. § 1775a : US Code - Section 1775A: Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1) Lands or natural resources
The term "lands or natural resources" means any real property
or natural resources, or any interest in or right involving any
real property or natural resources, including any right or
interest in minerals, timber, or water, and any hunting or
fishing rights.
(2) Mohegan Tribe
The term "Mohegan Tribe" means the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of
Connecticut, a tribe of American Indians recognized by the United
States pursuant to part 83 of title 25, Code of Federal
Regulations, and the State of Connecticut pursuant to section 47-
59a(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(3) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.
(4) State
The term "State" means the State of Connecticut.
(5) State Agreement
The term "State Agreement" means the Agreement between the
Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut, executed on May 17,
1994, by the Governor of the State of Connecticut and the Chief
of the Mohegan Tribe, that was filed with the Secretary of State
of the State of Connecticut.
(6) Town Agreement
The term "Town Agreement" means the agreement executed on June
16, 1994, by the Mayor of the town of Montville and the Chief of
the Mohegan Tribe.
(7) Transfer
The term "transfer" includes any sale, grant, lease, allotment,
partition, or conveyance, any transaction the purpose of which is
to effect a sale, grant, lease, allotment, partition, or
conveyance, or any event that results in a change of possession
or control of land or natural resources.