25 USC 1679 - Eligibility of California Indians

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 1679.

Eligibility of California Indians

(a)

In general

The following California Indians shall be eligible for health services provided by the Service:

(1)

Any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(2)

Any descendant of an Indian who was residing in California on June 1, 1852, if such descendant—

(A)

is a member of the Indian community served by a local program of the Service; and

(B)

is regarded as an Indian by the community in which such descendant lives.

(3)

Any Indian who holds trust interests in public domain, national forest, or reservation allotments in California.

(4)

Any Indian of California who is listed on the plans for distribution of the assets of rancherias and reservations located within the State of California under the Act of August 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 619), and any descendant of such an Indian.

(b)

Clarification

(Pub. L. 94–437, title VIII, § 809, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)

cite as: 25 USC 1679