{"identifier":"/us/usc/t25/s2201","title":25,"num":"\u00a7\u202f2201.","heading":"Definitions","text":"\u00a7\u202f2201.\nDefinitions\nFor the purpose of this chapter\u2014\n(1) \u201cIndian tribe\u201d or \u201ctribe\u201d means any Indian tribe, band, group, pueblo, or community for which, or for the members of which, the United States holds lands in trust;\n(2) \u201cIndian\u201d means\u2014\n(A) any person who is a member of any Indian tribe, is eligible to become a member of any Indian tribe, or is an owner (as of\nOctober 27, 2004\n(B) any person meeting the definition of Indian under the Indian Reorganization Act (\n25 U.S.C. 479\n1\n1 See References in Text note below.\n(C) with respect to the inheritance and ownership of trust or restricted land in the State of California pursuant to\nsection 2206 of this title\n2\n2 So in original. 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