Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Code of Laws

Updated: 8/25/2017

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Code of Laws

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS

Chapter 3 - RED CLIFF CONSERVATION COMMISSION
3.1 SECTION 1- MEMBERSHIP
3.2 SECTION 2- TERM OF OFFICE
3.3 SECTION 3- POWERS
3.4 SECTION 4- DUTIES

Chapter 4 - TRIBAL COURT
4.1 SECTION 1- GENERAL
4.2 SECTION 2- PROSECUTOR
4.3 SECTION 3- COURT CLERK
4.4 SECTION 4- DUTIES OF COURT CLERK
4.5 SECTION 5- ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
4.6 SECTION 6- EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY
4.7 SECTION 7- ADVOCATES
4.8 SECTION 8- COLLECTION OF FEES
4.9 SECTION 9- FORFEITURE ACTIONS
4.10 SECTION 10- COMMENCEMENT OF FORFEITURE ACTIONS
4.11 SECTION 11- DEPOSITS
4.12 SECTION 12- STIPULATIONS OF NO CONTEST
4.13 SECTION 13- MONIES/FEES
4.14 SECTION 15- CONFISCATION
4.15 SECTION 15- SUBPOENA POWER
4.16 SECTION 16- CONTEMPT POWER
4.17 SECTION 17- WARRANTS
4.18 SECTION 18- AFFIDAVITS
4.19 SECTION 19- SEARCHES
4.20 SECTION 20- ARRESTS
4.21 SECTION 21- BURDEN OF PROOF IN FORFEITURE ACTIONS
4.22 SECTION 22- REVOCATIONS
4.23 SECTION 23- MAXIMUM FORFEITURES
4.24 SECTION 24- IRREGULARITIES
4.25 SECTION 25- TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS
4.26 SECTION 26- PROCEDURE IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.27 SECTION 27- SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.28 SECTION 28- ANSWERS, COUNTERCLAIMS, CROSSCOMPLAINTS, AND THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.29 SECTION 29- FILING AND SERVICE OF PAPERS AFTER SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.30 SECTION 30- SCHEDULING ORDER IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.31 SECTION 31- STATUS CONFERENCES IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.32 SECTION 32- PRE-TRIAL DISCOVERY IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.33 SECTION 33- TELEPHONE AND AUDIOVISUAL PROCEEDINGS
4.34 SECTION 34- COMPUTING TIME
4.35 SECTION 35-STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
4.36 SECTION 36- TRIAL TO COURT
4.37 SECTION 37-EVIDENCE
4.38 SECTION 38- COURT CONTROL
4.39 SECTION 39- BURDEN OF PROOF IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.40 SECTION 40- FAILURE TO APPEAR
4.41 SECTION 41- SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
4.42 SECTION 42- JUDGMENT AFTER TRIAL
4.43 SECTION 43- REOPENING CIVIL JUDGMENTS
4.44 SECTION 44- COSTS
4.45 SECTION 45- DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS
4.46 SECTION 46- EFFECT OF JUDGMENT
4.47 SECTION 47- INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
4.48 SECTION 48- EFFECT OF APPEAL ON JUDGMENT
4.49 SECTION 49- ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS
4.50 SECTION 50- WRIT OF EXECUTION
4.51 SECTION 51- FOREIGN JUDGMENTS
4.52 SECTION 52- PERSONNEL APPEALS
4.53 SECTION 53- 401(K) PLAN ADMINISTRATOR DECISION APPEALS
4.54 SECTION 54- GENERAL PROVISIONS OF EVIDENCE
4.55 SECTION 55- ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE
4.56 SECTION 56- PRIVILEGES
4.57 SECTION 57- WITNESSES
4.58 SECTION 58- WRITINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE GENERALLY
4.59 SECTION 59- REFRESHING RECOLLECTION
4.60 SECTION 60- RECORDED PRESENT SENSE IMPRESSION
4.61 SECTION 61- BUSINESS RECORDS
4.62 SECTION 62- HEALTH CARE RECORDS
4.63 SECTION 63- PUBLIC RECORDS AND REPORTS
4.64 SECTION 64- RECORDS OF VITAL STATISTICS
4.65 SECTION 65- RECORDS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
4.66 SECTION 66- MARRIAGE, BAPTISMAL, AND SIMILAR CERTIFICATES
4.67 SECTION 67- FAMILY RECORDS
4.68 SECTION 68- RECORDS OF DOCUMENTS AFFECTING AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY
4.69 SECTION 69- STATEMENTS IN ANCIENT DOCUMENTS
4.70 SECTION 70- MARKET REPORTS, COMMERCIAL PUBLICATIONS
4.71 SECTION 71- LEARNED TREATISES
4.72 SECTION 72- JUDGMENT OF PREVIOUS CONVICTION
4.73 SECTION 73- JUDGMENT AS TO PERSONAL, FAMILY OR GENERAL HISTORY, OR BOUNDARIES
4.74 SECTION 74- FORMER TESTIMONY
4.75 SECTION 75- SELF AUTHENTICATING DOCUMENTS
4.76 SECTION 76- HEARSAY
4.77 SECTION 77- AUDIO AND VISUAL RECORDINGS
4.78 SECTION 78- JUDICIAL NOTICE

Chapter 5 - HOME USE FISHING REGULATIONS
5.1 SECTION 1- GENERAL
5.2 SECTION 2- GILL NETS
5.3 SECTION 3- NET SETTING
5.4 SECTION 4- TAGGING
5.5 SECTION 5- REPORTING
5.6 SECTION 6- STREAMS AND RIVERS
5.7 SECTION 7- FISHING SEASONS
5.8 SECTION 8- SALE OF FISH
5.9 SECTION 9- ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 6 - NON MEMBER FISHING REGULATIONS
6.1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS
6.2 SECTION 2- LICENSES
6.3 SECTION 3- GENERAL FISHING REGULATIONS
6.4 SECTION 4- MINNOW REGULATIONS
6.5 SECTION 5- OPEN SEASON; DAILY BAG LIMITS; MINIMUM LENGTHS
6.6 SECTION 6- ICE FISHING

Chapter 7- COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATIONS
7.1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS
7.2 SECTION 2- GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.3 SECTION 3- MINIMUM SIZE LIMITS
7.4 SECTION 4- MESH SIZE
7.5 SECTION 5- SEASONS
7.6 SECTION 6- LIFTS
7.7 SECTION 7- NET MARKING
7.8 SECTION 8- TAGGING
7.9 SECTION 9- LEAN LAKE TROUT QUOTA
7.10 SECTION 10- PROHIBITED SALES
7.11 SECTION 11- REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
7.12 SECTION 12- INSPECTIONS AND SEARCHES
7.13 SECTION 13- CLOSED AREAS
7.14 SECTION 14- RESTRICTED SPORT FISHING AREAS
7.15 SECTION 15- ADDITIONAL CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS
7.16 SECTION 16- BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING
7.17 SECTION 17- PENALTIES
7.18 SECTION 18- TRAP NET REGULATIONS
7.19 SECTION 19- MICHIGAN FISHING REGULATIONS
7.20 SECTION 20- COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN’S DOCK

Chapter 8 - HUNTING REGULATIONS
8.1 SECTION 1 – Definitions
8.2 SECTION 2 – License and Permits
8.3 SECTION 3 – Arms and Ammunition Restrictions
8.4 SECTION 4 - Hunting Method Restrictions
8.5 SECTION 5 – Registrations
8.6 SECTION 6 – Protected Species
8.7 SECTION 7 – Animals and Birds Causing Damage
8.8 SECTION 8 – Unprotected Animals and Birds
8.9 SECTION 9 – Hunting Season
8.10 SECTION 10 – Protection of Environment
8.11 SECTION 11 – Endangering Human Life
8.12 SECTION 12 – Enforcement

Chapter 9 - TRAPPING REGULATIONS
9.1 SECTION 1- LICENSE, PERMIT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
9.2 SECTION 2- SPECIAL OTTER, BOBCAT, AND FISHER TAGGING REGULATIONS
9.3 SECTION 3- REGISTRATION
9.4 SECTION 4- TRAPPING METHODS
9.5 SECTION 5- TRAP SIZE AND PLACEMENT RESTRICTIONS
9.6 SECTION 6- POSSESSION METHODS
9.7 SECTION 7- ANIMALS PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES
9.8 SECTION 8- UNPROTECTED ANIMALS
9.9 SECTION 9- OTHER RESTRICTIONS
9.10 SECTION 10- TRAPPING SEASONS AND LIMITS
9.11 SECTION 11- ACCIDENTAL TRAPPING
9.12 SECTION 12- ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 10 - GENERAL FISHING AND HUNTING REGULATIONS
10.1 SECTION 1- PROJECT CONTROL
10.2 SECTION 2- CLOSURES
10.3 SECTION 3- HOOK AND LINE FISHING ON LAKE SUPERIOR

Chapter 11 - LOGGING, BURNING, AND WOODCUTTING
11.1 SECTION 1- JURISDICTION
11.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
11.3 SECTION 3- EMERGENCY ORDERS AND CLOSURES
11.4 SECTION 4- COMMERCIAL LOGGING AND LOGGING ROADS
11.5 SECTION 5- TRIBAL WOODCUTTING FOR HOME USE
11.6 SECTION 6- BAN ON OUTSIDE FIREWOOD
11.7 SECTION 7- NON TIMBER FOREST PRODUCT HARVESTING
11.8 SECTION 8- MISCELLANEOUS FOREST PRODUCT HARVESTING
11.9 SECTION 9- FIRES
11.10 SECTION 10- ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

Suspension of Birch Pole Harvesting on Red Cliff Reservation Lands

Chapter 12 - POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
12.1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS
12.2 SECTION 2- POLLUTIONS
12.3 SECTION 3- DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY
| 12.4 SECTION 4- ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
12.5 SECTION 5- PERMIT CRITERIA
12.6 SECTION 6- MALICIOUS WASTE
12.7 SECTION 7- NUCLEAR FREE ZONE
12.9 SECTION 8- ILLEGAL BURNING

Chapter 13 - SNOWMOBILES AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
13.1 SECTION 1- PURPOSE
13.2 SECTION 2- GENERAL DEFINITIONS
13.3 SECTION 3- GENERAL RESTRICTIONS
13.4 SECTION 4- AGE RESTRICTIONS
13.5 SECTION 5- RESTRICTIONS
13.6 SECTION 6- REGISTRATION
13.7 SECTION 7- ROADWAYS
13.8 SECTION 8- MANNER OF OPERATION
13.9 SECTION 9- PENALTIES

Chapter 14 - RED CLIFF TRAFFIC CODE
14.1 SECTION 1- SCOPE AND PURPOSE
14.2 SECTION 2- CITATION
14.3 SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS
14.4 SECTION 4- INCORPORATION OF WISCONSIN STATUTES
14.5 SECTION 5- PARKING
14.6 SECTION 6- REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
14.7 SECTION 7- REGISTRATION RECORD OF VEHICLE AS EVIDENCE
14.8 SECTION 8- DISORDERLY CONDUCT WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE
14.9 SECTION 9- SPEED LIMIT
14.10 SECTION 10- LICENSE AND REGISTRATION
14.11 SECTION 11- OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE HANDICAPPED
14.12 SECTION 12- PENALTIES
14.13 SECTION 13- CITATION PROCEDURE
14.14 SECTION 14- DEPOSIT
14.15 SECTION 15- FAILURE TO APPEAR
14.16 SECTION 16- OTHER REGULATIONS; INTEPRETATIONS; NOTICES

Chapter 15 - ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS
15.1 SECTION 1- PURPOSE
15.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
15.3 SECTION 3- VACCINATION
15.4 SECTION 4- LICENSE
15.5 SECTION 5- INSPECTION
15.6 SECTION 6- LEASH LAW
15.7 SECTION 7- REDEMPTION
15.8 SECTION 8- QUARATINE
15.9 SECTION 9- NUISANCE
15.10 SECTION 10- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
15.11 SECTION 11- BURIAL OF ANIMALS
15.12 SECTION 12- PENALTIES
15.13 SECTION 13- PARENTS
15.14 SECTION 14- LIABILITY
15.15 SECTION 15- EFFECTIVE DATE

Chapter 16 - BUSINESS LICENSE AND TAX LAW
16.1 SECTION 1- LICENSING
16.2 SECTION 2- BUSINESS PERMIT FEES
16.3 SECTION 3- TAXATION
16.4 SECTION 4- APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT
16.5 SECTION 5- RED CLIFF TRIBAL MEMBERS EXEMPT FROM ALL STATE SALES TAXES
16.6 SECTION 6- PENALTIES
16.7 SECTION 7- DUTIES OF THE TREASURER
16.8 SECTION 8- RIGHT OF AUDIT
16.9 SECTION 9- RETAIL SALES TAX
16.10 SECTION 10- PROPERTY TAX: POWER LINES AND UTILITY LINES

Chapter 17 - RED CLIFF TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE
17.1 SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION
17.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
17.3 SECTION 3- GAMES ALLOWED
17.4 SECTION 4- USE OF GAMING REVENUES
17.5 SECTION 5- RULES OF PLAY
17.6 SECTION 6- MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
17.7 SECTION 7- GAMING VENDORS
17.8 SECTION 8- CONSENT TO JURISDICTION
17.9 SECTION 9- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
17.10 SECTION 10- GAMING COMMISSION
17.11 SECTION 11- COMPLIANCE AND SURVEILLANCE
17.12 SECTION 12- DISPUTE RESOLUTION
17.13 SECTION 13- GAMING MANAGERS
17.14 SECTION 14- GENERAL GAMING PERSONNEL STANDARDS
17.15 SECTION 15- ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
17.16 SECTION 16- PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
17.17 SECTION 17- BINGO AND RAFFLES
17.18 SECTION 18- ANNUAL AUDIT
17.19 SECTION 19- REPEAL

Chapter 18 - LAND LEASE REGULATIONS
18.1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS
18.2 SECTION 2- LEASING OF TRIBAL LANDS
18.3 SECTION 3- RESTRICTIONS
18.4 SECTION 4- RESIDENTIAL LEASES
18.5 SECTION 5- BUSINESS LEASES
18.6 SECTION 6- LEASE APPROVAL
18.7 SECTION 7- VOIDANCE OF LEASES; CANCELLATION
18.8 SECTION 8- SUBLEASES; TRANSFER & ASSIGNMENT
18.9 SECTION 9- CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO LOT LEASES
18.10 SECTION 10- OTHER APPLICABLE TRIBAL LAW
18.11 SECTION 11- LAND LEASE COMMITTEE
18.12 SECTION 12- APPEAL PROCESS
18.13 SECTION 13- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
18.14 SECTION 14- AREA LEASED
18.15 SECTION 15- RENT AND FEES
18.16 SECTION 16- LEASE DISPUTES
18.17 SECTION 17- ADDITIONAL TRIBAL COURT JURISDICTION

Chapter 19 - HOUSING
19.1 SECTION 1- GENERAL
19.2 SECTION 2- DECLARATION OF NEED
19.3 SECTION 3- PURPOSES
19.4 SECTION 4- DEFINITIONS
19.5 SECTION 5- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
19.6 SECTION 6- POWERS
19.7 SECTION 7- OBLIGATIONS
19.8 SECTION 8- MISCELLANEOUS
19.9 SECTION 9- COOPERATION IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECTS
19.10 SECTION 10- EVICTION
19.11 SECTION 11- VIOLATION OF LEASE; TERM OF TENANCY
19.12 SECTION 12- REMEDY OF BREACH
19.13 SECTION 13- NOTICE
19.14 SECTION 14- REMOVAL
19.15 SECTION 15- DAMAGES

Chapter 20 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION
20.1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS
20.2 SECTION 2- PERMIT
20.3 SECTION 3- PENALTIES

Chapter 21 - CARDS AND LICENSES
21.1 SECTION 1- TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS
21.2 SECTION 2- ALTERATION, UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR FRAUDULENT USE

Chapter 22 - NAME CHANGE
22.1 SECTION 1- PETITION
22.2 SECTION 2- OBJECTIONS
22.3 SECTION 3- PUBLICATION

Chapter 23 - CURFEW AND LOITERING
23.1 SECTION 1- CURFEW VIOLATIONS- SCHOOL MONTHS
23.2 SECTION 2- RESTRICTIONS IN THE LEGENDARY WATERS MARINA/CAMPGROUND AREA
23.3 SECTION 3- RESTRICTIONS IN LEGENDARY WATERS RESORT & CASINO
23.4 SECTION 4- TRESPASS(12-18-2012)

Chapter 24 - FISH MARKETING
24.1 SECTION 1- REQUIREMENTS
24.2 SECTION 2- PENALTIES

Chapter 25 - RIGHTS OF WAY, SERVICE LINES AND TRESPASS
25.1 SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
25.2 SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
25.3 SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION
25.4 SECTION 4 - RIGHTS OF WAY
25.5 SECTION 5 - APPLICATIONS RELATING TO UNAUTHORIZED FACILITIES
25.6 SECTION 6 - BOND REQUIREMENTS
25.7 SECTION 7 - DUE DILIGENCE
25.8 SECTION 8 - COMPENSATION
25.9 SECTION 9 - MANDATORY PROVISIONS
25.10 SECTION 10 - ASSIGNMENTS, AMENDMENTS, AND MORTGAGES
25.11 SECTION 11 - TAXES, FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS
25.12 SECTION 12 - REVIEW AND DECISION
25.13 SECTION 13 - SERVICE LINE AGREEMENTS
25.14 SECTION 14 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
25.15 SECTION 15 - ENFORCEMENT
25.16 SECTION 16 - TRESPASS
25.17 SECTION 17 - DEFINITIONS
25.18 SECTION 18 - CIVIL TRESPASS
25.19 SECTION 19 - DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY ON TRIBAL LAND IN VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE
25.20 SECTION 20 - FROG BAY TRIBAL NATIONAL PARK AND COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN DOCK
25.21 SECTION 21 - ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 26 - RED CLIFF CHILDREN’S CODE
26.1 SECTION 1- AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
26.2 SECTION 2- JURISDICTION
26.3 SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS
26.4 SECTION 4- THE COURT SYSTEM
26.5 SECTION 5- THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE WORKER
26.6 SECTION 6- GUARDIAN AD LITEM
26.7 SECTION 7- PRESENTING OFFICER
26.8 SECTION 8- PARTIES
26.9 SECTION 9- INTITIAL CONTACT
26.10 SECTION 10- SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND PETITIONS
26.11 SECTION 11- EMERGENCY CUSTODY
26.12 SECTION 12- PRENATAL EXPOSURE
26.13 SECTION 13- BASIC RIGHTS
26.14 SECTION 14- SHELTER CARE
26.15 SECTION 15- PRELIMINARY INQUIRY
26.16 SECTION 16- INVESTIGATION BY THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE WORKER
26.17 SECTION 17- PETITION 26.18
SECTION 18- INFORMAL HEARING
26.19 SECTION 19- ADJUDICATORY HEARING
26.20 SECTION 20- DISCOVERY
26.21 SECTION 21- PRE-DISPOSITIONAL REPORT
26.22 SECTION 22- DISPOSITIONAL HEARING
26.23 SECTION 23- EXTENSIONS, MODIFICATION, DISMISSAL, OF DISPOSITIONAL ORDERS
26.24 SECTION 24- GUARDIANSHIP
26.25 SECTION 25- PERMANANCY PLANNING
26.26 SECTION 26- SUSPENSION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
26.27 SECTION 27- RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
26.28 SECTION 28- PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
26.29 SECTION 29- ATTENDANCE AT HEARING
26.30 SECTION 30- FINDINGS AND FINAL ORDER ON PETION TO SUSPEND PARENTAL RIGHTS
26.31 SECTION 31- CUSTOMARY ADOPTION
26.32 SECTION 32- PETITION FOR CUSTOMARY ADOPTION
26.33 SECTION 33- CUSTOMARY ADOPTION HEARING
26.34 SECTION 34- FINDINGS AND FINAL ORDER FOR CUSTOMARY ADOPTION
26.35 SECTION 35- CERTIFICATION OF A CUSTOMARY ADOPTION
26.36 SECTION 36- FOREIGN PROCEEDINGS
26.37 SECTION 37- RECORDS
26.38 SECTION 38- CARE PROVIDER’S LICENSING

Chapter 27 - SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE
27.1 SECTION 1- SEVERABILITY
27.2 SECTION 2- EFFECTIVE DATE

Chapter 28 - BOXING
28.1 SECTION 1- GENERAL PROVISIONS
28.2 SECTION 2- LICENSES
28.3 SECTION 3- CONDUCT OF EXHIBITIONS
28.4 SECTION 4- PENALITIES
28.5 SECTION 5- MISCELLANEOUS

Chapter 29 - RESERVED

Chapter 30 - MORTGAGE, FORECLOSURE AND LIEN PRIORITY
30.1 SECTION 1- AUTHORITY
30.2 SECTION 2- EFFECTIVE DATE
30.3 SECTION 3- ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS
30.4 SECTION 4- INTERPRETATION
30.5 SECTION 5- LIEN PRIORITY
30.6 SECTION 6- RECORDING OF MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS
30.7 SECTION 7- FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES
30.8 SECTION 8- FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS
30.9 SECTION 9- SERVICE OF PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
30.10 SECTION 10- CURE OF DEFAULT
30.11 SECTION 11- JUDGMENT AND REMEDY
30.12 SECTION 12- FORECLOSURE EVICTIONS
30.13 SECTION 13- NO MERGER OF ESTATES
30.14 SECTION 14- CERTIFIED MAILING TO TRIBE
30.15 SECTION 15- INTERVENTION
30.16 SECTION 16- APPEALS

Chapter 31 - APPELLATE PROCEDURE
31.1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS
31.2 SECTION 2- COMPOSITION OF THE APPELLATE COURT
31.3 SECTION 3- JURISDICTION AND SCOPE OF REVIEW
31.4 SECTION 4- RIGHT OF APPEAL
31.5 SECTION 5- TIME FOR FILING AND SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL
31.6 SECTION 6- TIME FOR FILING GROUNDS; BRIEFS AND MEMORANDA
31.7 SECTION 7- COMPUTATION OF TIME
31.8 SECTION 8- FILING FEES AND COSTS
31.9 SECTION 9- STAY OF APPEAL
31.10 SECTION 10- RECORD ON APPEAL
31.11 SECTION 11- ORAL ARGUMENT
31.12 SECTION 12- OPINION OF THE COURT
31.13 SECTION 13- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
31.14 SECTION 14- FRIVOLOUS APPEALS
31.15 SECTION 15- LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES OF LITIGATION

Chapter 32 - TRIBAL ELECTIONS
32.1 SECTION 1- PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
32.2 SECTION 2- COMPOSITION OF ELECTION BOARD
32.3 SECTION 3- DUTIES OF THE ELECTION BOARD
32.4 SECTION 4- CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
32.5 SECTION 5- BALLOTS
32.6 SECTION 6- VOTING PROCEDURE
32.7 SECTION 7- VOTE COUNTING
32.8 SECTION 8- SPECIAL ELECTIONS
32.9 SECTION 9- ELECTION CONTESTS
32.10 SECTION 10- RECOUNTS
32.11 SECTION 11- REFERENDUM ELECTIONS
32.12 SECTION 12- PENALTIES
32.13 SECTION 13- JURISDICTION
32.14 SECTION 14- REFERENDUM

Chapter 33 - TRUANCY CODE
33.1 SECTION 1- GENERAL PROVISIONS
33.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
33.3 SECTION 3- COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
33.4 SECTION 4- ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

Chapter 34 - WATER & SEWER UTILITIES
34.1 SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION - PURPOSE AND JURISDICTION
34.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
34.3 SECTION 3- GENERAL PROVISIONS
34.4 SECTION 4- USER RULES AND REGULATIONS
34.5 SECTION 5- PERMITS
34.6 SECTION 6- MANDATORY HOOK UP
34.7 SECTION 7- PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEMS
34.8 SECTION 8- PRIVIES AND HOLDING TANKS
34.9 SECTION 9- PUBLIC WATER & SEWAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
34.10 SECTION 10- RED CLIFF UTILITIES COMMISSION
34.11 SECTION 11- FEES
34.12 SECTION 12- WATER & SEWER USE CHARGE SYSTEM AND RATES
34.13 SECTION 13- PAYMENT OF BILLS, FEES & PENALTIES
34.14 SECTION 14- DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICES
34.15 SECTION 15- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
34.16 SECTION 16- PENALTIES

Chapter 35 - DEBT COLLECTION
35.1 SECTION 1-DEFINITIONS
35.2 SECTION 2- GENERAL PROVISIONS
35.3 SECTION 3- PETITION PROCEDURE
35.4 SECTION 4-NOTICE OF WAGE DEDUCTION
35.5 SECTION 5- HEARING PROCEDURE
35.6 SECTION 6- OBLIGATIONS OF GARNISHEE
35.7 SECTION 7- INCOME WITHHOLDING
35.8 SECTION 8- RECONCILIATION
35.9 SECTION 9- FOREIGN JUDGMENTS

Chapter 36 - WORKER’S COMPENSATION
36.1 SECTION 1- PURPOSE
36.2 SECTION 2- APPLICABILITY
36.3 SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS
36.4 SECTION 4- MEDICAL SERVICES AND INITIAL MEDICAL AND OTHER BENEFITS
36.5 SECTION 5- COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY OR DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE
36.6 SECTION 6- TOTAL DISABILITY
36.7 SECTION 7- PARTIAL DISABILITY
36.8 SECTION 8- PERMANENT DISABILITY
36.9 SECTION 9- NOTICE OF INJURY AND CLAIM
36.10 SECTION 10- TIME OF ACCURAL OF RIGHT
36.11 SECTION 11- PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
36.12 SECTION 12- FINDINGS AND AWARD
36.13 SECTION 13- DETERMINATION OF WAGEEARNING CAPACITY
36.14 SECTION 14- COMPENSATION IN CASE OF DEATH
36.15 SECTION 15- FUNEREAL EXPENSES 36.16 SECTION
16- LUMP SUM PAYMENT
36.17 SECTION 17- COMPENSATION FUND
36.18 SECTION 18- REDUCTION OF COMPENSATION FOR SUBSEQUENT INJURY TO SAME MEMBER
36.19 SECTION 19- BENEFICIARIES OF AWARDS UNPAID AT DEATH
36.20 SECTION 20- ACTION AGAINST THIRD PARTIES
36.21 SECTION 21- APPEAL

Chapter 37 - LAND USE
37.1 SECTION 1- TITLE
37.2 SECTION 2- PURPOSE
37.3 SECTION 3- ORGANIZATION
37.4 SECTION 4- DUTIES
37.5 SECTION 5- TRIBAL ZONING MAP
37.6 SECTION 6- PERMITTED USES
37.7 SECTION 7- NON-CONFORMING USES
37.8 SECTION 8- LAND USE PERMITS REQUIRED
37.9 SECTION 9- SPECIAL PERMITS
37.10 SECTION 10- TRIBAL COUNCIL REVIEW
37.11 SECTION 11- COMPUTATION OF TIME
37.12 SECTION 12- ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

Chapter 38 - RECYCLING
38.1 SECTION 1- PURPOSE AND SCOPE
38.2 SECTION 2- JURISDICTION, EFFECTIVITY AND SEVERABILITY
38.3 SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS
38.4 SECTION 4- DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
38.5 SECTION 5- ADMINISTRATION
38.6 SECTION 6- ENFORCEMENT
38.7 SECTION 7- PENALTIES
38.8 SECTION 8- NON-LIABILITY AND NO WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

Chapter 39 - GENERAL ORDINANCES
39.1 SECTION 1- ALCOHOL BEVERAGES; RESTRICTION RELATING TO UNDERAGE PERSONS
39.2 SECTION 2- OPEN CONTAINER
39.3 SECTION 3- PARTIES TO A VIOLATION
39.4 SECTION 4- WINTER PARKING
39.5 SECTION 5- SEVERABILITY
39.6 SECTION 6- DISORDERLY CONDUCT
39.7 SECTION 7- POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA; DRUG PARAPHERNALIA; SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID (5/6/2013)
39.8 SECTION 8- MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY OFFENSES (5/6/2013)
39.9 SECTION 9- PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (5/6/2013)

Chapter 40 - RESERVED

Chapter 41 - DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
41.1 SECTION 1- TITLE, PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
41.2 SECTION 2- JURISDICTION AND CIVIL NATURE OF THIS CODE
41.3 SECTION 3- CIVIL ORDERS FOR PROTECTION
41.4 SECTION 4- INTERVENTION AND REFERRALS
41.5 SECTION 5- SEVERABILITY

Chapter 42 - LAW ENFORCEMENT
42.1 SECTION 1 - Purpose and Policy
42.2 SECTION 2 - Definitions
42.3 SECTION 3 - General Principles
42.4 SECTION 4 - Red Cliff Police Department
42.5 SECTION 5 - Red Cliff Tribal Law Enforcement Commission
42.6 SECTION 6 - Appointment of Law Enforcement Officers
42.7 SECTION 7 - Conduct of Meetings
42.8 SECTION 8 - Investigations
42.9 SECTION 9 - Disciplinary Proceedings
42.10 SECTION 10 - Administrative Leave

Chapter 43 - REHABILITATION REVIEW
43.1 SECTION 1- AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
43.2 SECTION 2- APPLICABILITY
43.3 SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS
43.4 SECTION 4- PROHIBITION
43.5 SECTION 5- CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
43.6 SECTION 6- CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
43.7 SECTION 7- REHABILITATION REVIEW BOARD
43.8 SECTION 8- REHABILITATION REVIEW HEARING
43.9 SECTION 9- CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT A TRIBAL POSITION LIST ATTACHMENT B CRIMES LIST

Chapter 44 - UNDERAGE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
44.1 SECTION 1- PURPOSE
44.2 SECTION 2- APPLICABILITY
44.3 SECTION 3- UNDERAGE USE OF ALCOHOL
44.4 SECTION 4- PENALTY

Chapter 45 - LAKE SUPERIOR COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY REGULATIONS
45.1 SECTION 1 - COMMERICAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY REGULATIONS

Chapter 46 - SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURES
46.1 SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
46.2 SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
46.3 SECTION 3 - JURISDICTION
46.4 SECTION 4 - COMMENCEMENT OF AN ACTION
46.5 SECTION 5 - SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
46.6 SECTION 6 - ANSWERS, COUNTERCLAIMS, AND CROSS-COMPLAINTS
46.7 SECTION 7 - TRIALS
46.8 SECTION 8 - JUDGMENT
46.9 SECTION 9 - DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS
46.10 SECTION 10- FEES
46.11 SECTION 11- COSTS RECOVERABLE
46.12 SECTION 12- SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
46.13 SECTION 13- FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS

Chapter 47 - POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
47.1 SECTION 1- AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
47.2 SECTION 2- PROCEDURES FOR CONDEMNATION
47.3 SECTION 3- JURISDICTION OF THE RED CLIFF TRIBAL COURT
47.4 SECTION 4- PETITION TO THE RED CLIFF TRIBAL COURT
47.5 SECTION 5- CONTENTS OF PETITION
47.6 SECTION 6- FILING FEE
47.7 SECTION 7- NOTICE AND SUMMONS
47.8 SECTION 8- UNITED STATES AS A PARTY
47.9 SECTION 9- PROCEDURE
47.10 SECTION 10- APPEALS
47.11 SECTION 11- SEVERABILITY

Chapter 48 - FIREWORKS
48.1 SECTION 1: AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
48.2 SECTION 2: JURISDICTION
48.3 SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
48.4 SECTION 4: GENERAL REGULATIONS
48.5 SECTION 5: FIREWORKS LICENSE
48.6 SECTION 6: FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
48.7 SECTION 7: FIREWORKS SALE PROHIBITION
48.8 SECTION 8: FIREWORKS USE RESTRICTION
48.9 SECTION 9: PENALTIES
48.10 SECTION 10: ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 49 - DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
49.1 SECTION 1- AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
49.2 SECTION 2- JURISDICTION
49.3 SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS
49.4 SECTION 4- ANNULMENT
49.5 SECTION 5- GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, PLEADINGS, JUDGMENT
49.6 SECTION 6- LEGAL CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN
49.7 SECTION 7- PHYSICAL PLACEMENT OF MINOR CHILDREN AND VISITATION RIGHTS OF PARENTS
49.8 SECTION 8- PROPERTY DIVISION
49.9 SECTION 9- CHILD SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS
49.10 SECTION 10- PATERNITY
49.11 SECTION 11- COURT FEES AND COSTS

Chapter 50 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION (11-3-08J)
50.1 SECTION 1 – GENERAL
50.2 SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS
50.3 SECTION 3 – REGISTRATION OF AUTOMOBILES
50.4 SECTION 4 – OPERATING UNREGISTERED OR IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES
50.5 SECTION 5 – REGISTRATION PLATES
50.6 SECTION 6 – REGISTRATION LISTS
50.7 SECTION 7 – REGISTRATION FEES
50.8 SECTION 8 – PENALTIES
50.9 SECTION 9 – SUSPENSIONS
50.10 SECTION 10 – NONMOVING VIOLATIONS
50.11 SECTION 11 – FEES GENERALLY
50.12 SECTION 12 – NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS
50.13 SECTION 13 – RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS

Chapter 51 - CHILD CUSTODY AND PLACEMENT
51.1 SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
51.2 DEFINITIONS
51.3 JURISDICTION
51.4 COURT FEES AND COSTS
51.5 GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MINOR CHILDREN
51.6 PATERNITY
51.7 CUSTODY DECREE
51.8 GENERAL STANDARDS IN DETERMINING CUSTODY
51.9 MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY AND PLACEMENT ORDERS BY CONSENT
51.10 PETITION IN CONTESTED MODIFICATION PROCEEDINGS
51.11 CUSTODY DECREE MODIFICATION
51.12 PROHIBITED ACTS DURING CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS
51.13 PARENTING TIME
51.14 MOVING THE CHILD’S RESIDENCE WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE STATE
51.15 ENFORCEMENT OF CUSTODY AND PHYSICAL PLACEMENT ORDERS
51.16 CHILD SUPPORT
51.17 INCOME WITHHOLDING AND ENFORCEMENT
51.18 DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SUPPORT
51.19 LOCATING CUSTODIAL OR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS
51.20 RECORD KEEPING
51.21 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
51.22 INTERGOVERNMENTAL CASE PROCESSING
51.23 EFFECTIVE DATE

Chapter 52 - SECURED TRANSACTIONS
52.1 SECTION 1- TITLE AND PURPOSE
52.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
52.3 SECTION 3- SCOPE
52.4 SECTION 4- LAWS APPLICABLE TO SECURITY INTERESTS
52.5 SECTION 5- AMENDMENTS
52.6 SECTION 6- EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEALER
52.7 SECTION 7- NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY

Chapter 53 - RED CLIFF FOOD CODE
53.1 SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
53.2 SECTION 2 - FOOD SERVICE PERMITS
53.3 SECTION 3 - INSPECTIONS
53.4 SECTION 4 - TERMINATION OF PERMITS
53.5 SECTION 5 - EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF ORDINANCE
53.6 SECTION 6 - TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE GUIDELINES

Chapter 54 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
54.1 SECTION 1 - FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND INTENT
54.2 SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
54.3 SECTION 3 - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: HOURS
54.4 SECTION 4 - PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION

Chapter 55 - FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION ORDINANCE
55.1 SECTION 1- GENERAL PROVISIONS
55.2 SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS
55.3 SECTION 3- ADMINISTRATION
55.4 SECTION 4- USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
55.5 SECTION 5- APPEALS & VARIANCES
55.6 SECTION 6- ENFORCEMENT
55.7 SECTION 7- ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE

Chapter 56 - CIVIL UNION
56.1 SECTION 1: AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
56.2 SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS
56.3 SECTION 3: OFFICIATING PERSONS
56.4 SECTION 4: AGE REQUIREMENTS
56.5 SECTION 5: CIVIL UNIONS PROHIBITED
56.6 SECTION 6: LICENSE
56.7 SECTION 7: LICENSE APPLICATION FORM
56.8 SECTION 8: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
56.9 SECTION 9: FILING OF CERTIFICATE AFTER CEREMONY
56.10 SECTION 10: PENALTIES

Chapter 57 - UNCLAIMED FUNDS
57.1 SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
57.2 SECTION 2: ANNUAL REPORT
57.3 SECTION 3: NOTICE
57.4 SECTION 4: PETITION AND CUSTODY OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS

 

[Table of Contents created by NILL in June 2018, based on materials available on tribe's website.]