### Question
How does the law define lands or natural resources?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1742*, **lands or natural resources** is defined as:

> any real property or natural resources, or any interest in or right involving any real property or natural resources including but not limited to minerals and mineral rights, timber and timber rights, water and water rights, and rights to hunt and fish

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

