### Question
Can you define what Indian preference laws means?


### Answer
**Indian preference laws** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 472a*:

> section 472 of this title or any other provision of law granting a preference to Indians in promotions and other personnel actions

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 472a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-CEDED INDIAN LANDS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROTECTION OF INDIANS AND CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES**

