### Question
What is the definition of settlement funds?


### Answer
The definition of **settlement funds** is as follows in *25 U.S.C. § 1742*:

> those amounts of money which the State of Florida has agreed to pay to the Miccosukee Tribe under the Settlement Agreement in partial consideration for the settlement of the lawsuit and the extinguishment of rights to all potential or unsettled claims which the Miccosukee Tribe may have to lands or natural resources in the State of Florida

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1742*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANS AND INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-FLORIDA INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

