### Question
How is the "Indian lands" defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian lands** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 4302* as follows -

> lands of Indian tribes or Indian individuals which are either held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 4302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63-FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION**

