### Question
What is the definition of on-reservation status?


### Answer
The definition of **on-reservation status** is as follows in *25 U.S.C. § 1773j*:

> a status under which Federal laws and regulations, treaty rights, and rights of sovereignty, which define the rights and responsibilities on trust or restricted lands (including rights-of-way and easements running through such lands within a Federal Indian reservation) apply: *Provided*, That such application is not inconsistent with any provision of the Settlement Agreement

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1773j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANS AND INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS > SUBCHAPTER VII-WASHINGTON INDIAN (PUYALLUP) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

