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Compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler. Washington : Government Printing Office, 1904.
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| Chap. 802 | Indian Territory. |
| Chap. 802 | Timber and stone. |
| Chap. 802 | —rules for procurement. |
| Chap. 802 | —destruction of. |
| Chap. 802 | —transportation of. |
| Chap. 802 | —penalty. |
Be it enacted, &c., That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations for the procurement of timber and stone for such domestic and industrial purposes, including the construction, maintenance, and repair of railroads and other highways, to be used only in the Indian Territory, as in his judgment he shall deem necessary and proper, from lands belonging to either of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indians, and to fix the full value thereof to be paid therefor, and collect the same for the benefit of said tribes; and every person who unlawfully cuts, or aids, or is employed in unlawfully cutting, or wantonly destroys, or procures to be wantonly destroyed, any timber standing upon the land of either of said tribes, or sells or transports any of such timber or stone outside of the Indian Territory, contrary to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary, shall pay a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or be imprisoned not more than twelve months, or both, in the discretion of the court trying the same. [June 6, 1900.]
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