162.220—Are there any formal requirements that must be satisfied in the execution of an agricultural lease?
(a)
An agricultural lease must identify the Indian landowners and their respective interests in the leased premises, and the lease must be granted by or on behalf of each of the Indian landowners. One who executes a lease in a representative capacity under § 162.208 of this subpart must identify the owner being represented and the authority under which such action is being taken.
(b)
An agricultural lease must be executed by individuals having the necessary capacity and authority to bind the tenant under applicable law.
(c)
An agricultural lease must include a citation of the provisions in this subpart that authorize our approval, along with a citation of the formal documents by which such authority has been delegated to the official taking such action.