British Columbia Indian Reserves Mineral Resources Act (S.C. 1943-44, c. 19).

The Annex to the present Act contains an Agreement between the Government of the Dominion of Canada and the Government of the Province of British Columbia relating to Indian reserves mineral resources. The Agreement confirms provincial control of mining on reserves, under certain conditions. Section 1 specifies that the Indian Reserves in the Province of British Columbia shall continue to be administered in accordance with the legislation and agreements now in force. Moreover, the administration, control and disposal of all minerals and mineral claims, both precious and base, in, upon or under all Indian Reserves in the said Province shall be subject to the laws of the Province which shall apply to the prospecting, staking, recording, developing, leasing, selling or otherwise disposing of or dealing with all such minerals and mineral claims.