---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 1.2"
title: "25"
number: "1.2"
heading: "Applicability of regulations and reserved authority of the Secretary of the Interior."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/1.2"
---

# §1.2. Applicability of regulations and reserved authority of the Secretary of the Interior.


The regulations in [chapter I of title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations](/cfr/25/chI.md) are of general application. Notwithstanding any limitations contained in the regulations of this chapter, the Secretary retains the power to waive or make exceptions to his regulations as found in [chapter I of title 25 CFR](/cfr/25/chI.md) in all cases where permitted by law and the Secretary finds that such waiver or exception is in the best interest of the Indians.


## Notes

### Amendments

[25 FR 3124, Apr. 12, 1960]

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; R.S. 463, 25 U.S.C. 2.

### Amendments

[25 FR 3124, Apr. 12, 1960]