25 CFR § 163.24 - Duration of timber contracts.

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title: "25 CFR § 163.24 - Duration of timber contracts."
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title_name: "Indians"
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section_name: "Duration of timber contracts."
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "GENERAL FORESTRY REGULATIONS"
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# 163.24 Duration of timber contracts.

After the effective date of a forest product contract, unless otherwise authorized by the Secretary, the maximum period which shall be allowed for harvesting the estimated volume of timber purchased, shall be five years.