Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut - Code of Ordinances
Table of Contents Updated: January 2024
The tribe makes their code available online. The link below will take you to the version of the code available from Municode, via the tribe's website.
CODE OF ORDINANCES of the MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT (Municode website)
Table of Contents
PREFACEPART II - MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS CODE
Chapter 1 - GOVERNMENT
ARTICLE I. - MOHEGAN COURT SYSTEM
Sec. 1-1. - Preamble.
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBDIVISION A. - CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 1-2. - Authority Generally.
SUBDIVISION B. - DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1-3. - Words and Terms Defined.
SUBDIVISION C. - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 1-4. - Branches.
Sec. 1-5. - Enforcement of Judgments; Recognition of Foreign Judgments.
Sec. 1-6. - Sovereign Immunity.
SUBDIVISION D. - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 1-7. - Professional Conduct.
Sec. 1-8. - Amendment of Rules of Professional Conduct.
Sec. 1-9. - Judicial Conduct.
Sec. 1-10. - Amendment of Rules of Judicial Conduct.
SUBDIVISION E. - COURT PERSONNEL
Sec. 1-11. - Hiring Authority.
Sec. 1-12. - Policies and Procedures.
DIVISION 2. - MOHEGAN TRIBAL COURT
SUBDIVISION A. - JURISDICTION
Sec. 1-13. - Tribal policy.
Sec. 1-14. - Territorial Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-15. - Personal Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-16. - Jurisdiction over Property.
Sec. 1-17. - General Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-18. - Concurrent Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-19. - Limitation of Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-20. - Reserved.
SUBDIVISION B. - STRUCTURE
Sec. 1-21. - Structure.
SUBDIVISION C. - MINOR CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 1-22. - Minor Civil Actions.
Sec. 1-23. - Magistrates.
Sec. 1-24. - Spokesperson Representation.
SUBDIVISION D. - MAJOR CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 1-25. - Major Civil Actions.
Sec. 1-26. - Judges.
Sec. 1-27. - Spokesperson Representation.
SUBDIVISION E. - JUDGES
Sec. 1-28. - Duties.
Sec. 1-29. - Terms of Office—Chief Judge, Trial Court and Appellate Court Judges.
Sec. 1-30. - Appointment and Compensation.
Sec. 1-31. - Minimum Qualifications.
Sec. 1-32. - Powers and Duties of Judges.
Sec. 1-33. - Disqualification or Recusal of Judicial Authority; Review by Chief Judge.
Sec. 1-34. - Discipline and Removal of Judges.
Sec. 1-35. - Oath of Office.
SUBDIVISION F. - COUNSEL
Sec. 1-36. - Representatives Appearing in Mohegan Tribal Court.
Sec. 1-37. - Tribal Court Bar Admission.
Sec. 1-38. - Spokesperson's Oath.
Sec. 1-39. - Tribal court bar roster.
Sec. 1-40. - Disciplinary Procedures/Disbarment.
Sec. 1-41. - Attorneys of Other Jurisdictions.
Sec. 1-42. - Contempt of Court.
Sec. 1-43. - Appeal.
Secs. 1-44—1-50. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - RULES OF COURT
SUBDIVISION A. - GENERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE
Sec. 1-51. - Court Rules.
Sec. 1-52. - Assignment of Cases in Trial Court.
Sec. 1-53. - Reporting of Decisions.
Sec. 1-54. - Substantive Law.
Sec. 1-55. - Precedent.
Sec. 1-56. - Fees.
SUBDIVISION B. - MINOR CIVIL ACTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 1-57. - Procedures for Handling Traffic Cases.
Sec. 1-58. - Summary Process Eviction.
Sec. 1-59. - Small Claims.
SUBDIVISION C. - CONTEMPT
Sec. 1-60. - Acts or Failure to Act.
Sec. 1-61. - Civil Contempt.
Sec. 1-62. - Contempt Procedures.
SUBDIVISION D. - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Secs. 1-63—1-80. - Reserved.
SUBDIVISION E. - APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 1-81. - Tribal Court Appeals.
Sec. 1-82. - Right to Appeal.
SUBDIVISION F. - COUNCIL OF ELDERS REVIEW PROCEDURE
Sec. 1-83. - Authority and Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-84. - Precedent.
Sec. 1-85. - Scope of Review.
Sec. 1-86. - Appeals to the Council of Elders.
Sec. 1-87. - Finality of Decision.
Sec. 1-88. - Practice Rules.
Secs. 1-89—1-98. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - RESERVED
Secs. 1-99—1-200. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - ELECTION CODE
Sec. 1-201. - Election Committee.
Sec. 1-202. - Nominations.
Sec. 1-203. - Qualification and Registration of Voters.
Sec. 1-204. - Limitations on Eligibility to Serve.
Sec. 1-205. - Conduct of Elections.
Sec. 1-206. - Counting the Ballots and Announcing the Results.
Sec. 1-207. - Prohibited Conduct During Elections.
Sec. 1-208. - Primary Elections and General Elections; Candidate Withdrawal.
Sec. 1-209. - Runoff Elections.
Sec. 1-210. - Special Election to Fill Vacancy.
Sec. 1-211. - Recall Petitions.
Sec. 1-212. - Initiative/Referendum Petitions.
Sec. 1-213. - Date Established To Take Office.
Sec. 1-214. - Oath of Office.
Sec. 1-215. - Complaints of violations.
Sec. 1-216. - Recount.
Sec. 1-217. - Election Committee Hearings.
Sec. 1-218—1-221. - Reserved.
Sec. 1-222. - Severability.
Secs. 1-223—1-250. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - TRIBAL ETHICS
Sec. 1-251. - Title and Authority.
Sec. 1-252. - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Sec. 1-253. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-254. - Ethics Commission Creation; Appointments.
Sec. 1-255. - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission.
Sec. 1-256. - Standards of Conduct and Restricted Activities.
Sec. 1-257. - Economic Disclosure Statement; Filing Requirements.
Sec. 1-258. - Disclosure Information Required.
Sec. 1-259. - Failure to File Disclosure Statement.
Sec. 1-260. - Complaints.
Sec. 1-261. - Advisory Opinions and No Objection Letters.
Sec. 1-262. - Sanctions and Penalties.
Sec. 1-263. - Appeals.
Sec. 1-264. - Retaliatory Action Prohibited.
Sec. 1-265. - Frivolous Complaints or False Statement.
Secs. 1-266—1-310. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - UTILITY AUTHORITY
Sec. 1-311. - Creation; Governmental Status.
Sec. 1-312. - Name, Location and Place of Business.
Sec. 1-313. - Mohegan Lands.
Sec. 1-314. - Duration.
Sec. 1-315. - Declaration of Policy; Purposes.
Sec. 1-316. - Applicability of Mohegan Tribal Laws and Policies.
Sec. 1-317. - Control of Operations.
Sec. 1-318. - Membership of the Management Board; Qualification; Term of Office.
Sec. 1-319. - Management Board; Purpose; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 1-320. - Indemnification of Officers and Employees of the Utility Authority and Directors of the Management Board.
Sec. 1-321. - Meetings of the Management Board.
Sec. 1-322. - Officers' powers and duties; general manager.
Sec. 1-323. - Election; Term of Office; Qualification.
Sec. 1-324. - General Manager; Functions; Duties.
Sec. 1-325. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 1-326. - Records; Inspection; Audits.
Sec. 1-327. - Distribution of Cash Flow.
Sec. 1-328. - Rates and charges.
Sec. 1-329. - Exemption from Judicial Process.
Secs. 1-330—1-360. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - HOUSING AUTHORITY
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1-361. - Declaration of Need.
Sec. 1-362. - Purposes.
Sec. 1-363. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-364. - Applicability of Mohegan Tribal Laws and Policies.
Sec. 1-365. - Board of Commissioners.
Sec. 1-366. - Removal.
Sec. 1-367. - Board of Commissioners; Purpose; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 1-368. - Indemnification of Officers and Employees of the Housing Authority and Members of the Board of Commissioners.
Sec. 1-369. - Miscellaneous.
Sec. 1-370. - Cooperation in Connection with Projects.
Sec. 1-371. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 1-372. - Records; Inspection; Audits.
Secs. 1-373—1-390. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - EVICTION
Sec. 1-391. - Purpose.
Sec. 1-392. - Exclusion.
Sec. 1-393. - Scope.
Sec. 1-394. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-395. - Limitation on Self-Help Remedies.
Sec. 1-396. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-397. - Definition of Default.
Sec. 1-398. - Remedies for Default.
Sec. 1-399. - Eviction Proceedings.
Sec. 1-400. - Defenses to an Alleged Default.
Sec. 1-401. - Judgment.
Secs. 1-402—1-404. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ORDINANCE
Sec. 1-405. - Title, Effective Date, Authority and Purpose.
Sec. 1-406. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-407. - Tribal Freedom of Information Commission.
Sec. 1-408. - FOIO Procedures.
Sec. 1-409. - Access to Records.
Sec. 1-410. - Exempt Records.
Sec. 1-411. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 1-412. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - FINANCE AUTHORITY
Sec. 1-413. - Establishment.
Sec. 1-414. - Name, Location and Place of Business.
Sec. 1-415. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-416. - Purposes.
Sec. 1-417. - Management Board; Establishment; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 1-418. - Indemnification of Officers, Employees and Members of the Management Board of the Authority.
Sec. 1-419. - Membership of Management Board.
Sec. 1-420. - Meeting of Management Board.
Sec. 1-421. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 1-422. - Insurance.
Sec. 1-423. - Dissolution and Liquidation.
Sec. 1-424. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - RESERVED
Sec. 1-425—1-427. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. - MOHEGAN EARTH HOTEL LLC CODE
Sec. 1-428. - Citation.
Sec. 1-429. - Establishment of Mohegan Earth Hotel, LLC, and its Characteristics.
Sec. 1-430. - Purposes.
ARTICLE X. - MOHEGAN HOTEL HOLDING, LLC CODE
Sec. 1-431. - Citation.
Sec. 1-432. - Establishment of Mohegan Hotel Holding, LLC, and its Characteristics.
Sec. 1-433. - Purposes.
Chapter 2 - GAMING
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 2-1—2-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - GAMING AUTHORITY
Sec. 2-21. - Establishment.
Sec. 2-22. - Name, Location and Place of Business.
Sec. 2-23. - Definitions.
Sec. 2-24. - Purposes.
Sec. 2-25. - Management Board; Establishment; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 2-26. - Business Board Representatives; Functions; Duties.
Sec. 2-27. - Indemnification of Officers, Employees and Members of the Authority.
Sec. 2-28. - Membership of Management Board; Qualification; Term of Office.
Sec. 2-29. - Meeting of Management Board.
Sec. 2-30. - Executive Committee.
Sec. 2-31. - Principal Officers.
Sec. 2-32. - Powers and Duties.
Sec. 2-33. - Decisions Appealable to Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 2-34. - Removal.
Sec. 2-35. - Resignations; Vacancies.
Sec. 2-36. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 2-37. - Records; Inspection; Audits.
Sec. 2-38. - Insurance.
Secs. 2-39—2-60. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - GAMING ON TRIBAL LANDS
Sec. 2-61. - Short Title.
Sec. 2-62. - Declaration of Tribal Policy.
Sec. 2-63. - Findings.
Sec. 2-64. - Definitions.
Sec. 2-65. - Authority of Tribal Council.
Sec. 2-66. - Games Authorized.
Sec. 2-67. - Gaming Licenses Required.
Sec. 2-68. - Application for Gaming Licenses.
Sec. 2-69. - Qualifications for Gaming Licenses.
Sec. 2-70. - Gaming License Fees.
Sec. 2-71. - Background Investigations.
Sec. 2-72. - Maintenance of Gaming Facility.
Sec. 2-73. - Use of Net Revenues.
Sec. 2-74. - Records and Reports.
Sec. 2-75. - Annual Audit.
Sec. 2-76. - Gross Gaming Revenues.
Sec. 2-77. - Violations.
Sec. 2-78. - Notice of Violation.
Sec. 2-79. - Civil Penalties.
Sec. 2-80. - Enforcement.
Sec. 2-81. - Hearings and Appeals.
Sec. 2-82. - Service.
Sec. 2-83. - Resolution of Disputes Between Management Contractor or Tribe and Customers.
Sec. 2-84. - Applicable Law.
Sec. 2-85. - Savings Provision.
Secs. 2-86—2-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - DEBT COLLECTION
Sec. 2-121. - Title.
Sec. 2-122. - Definitions.
Sec. 2-123. - Jurisdiction of Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 2-124. - Commencement of an Action.
Sec. 2-125. - Parties.
Sec. 2-126. - Pleadings and Procedure.
Sec. 2-127. - Defenses.
Sec. 2-128. - Appeal.
Sec. 2-129. - Application of Law.
Sec. 2-130. - Time Limitation for Bringing Action.
Secs. 2-131—2-180. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - GAMING REVENUE ALLOCATION PLAN
Sec. 2-181. - Policy.
Sec. 2-182. - Use of Net Revenues.
Sec. 2-183. - Individual Per Capita Distributions.
Sec. 2-184. - Remaining Net Revenues.
Sec. 2-185. - Dispute Resolution.
Sec. 2-186. - Enforcement of Plan.
Sec. 2-187. - Amendment or Repeal of Plan.
Sec. 2-188. - Effective date.
Chapter 3 - JUDICIAL
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 3-1. - Recognition and Enforcement of Valid Child Support Orders.
Secs. 3-2—3-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - GAMING DISPUTES COURT
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 3-21. - Establishment of Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 3-22. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-23. - Limited Jurisdiction; Not Court of General Jurisdiction.
Sec. 3-24. - Judges of the Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 3-25. - Courts Under Administrative Superintendence of Chief Judge.
Sec. 3-26. - Gaming Disputes Court of Appeals.
Sec. 3-27. - Revision of Court Rules.
Secs. 3-28—3-40. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - TERRITORIAL AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 3-41. - [Described.]
Secs. 3-42—3-50. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - SUBSTANTIVE LAW
Sec. 3-51. - Substantive Law.
Sec. 3-52. - Sources of Tribal Law.
Sec. 3-53. - Traditional Tribal Law.
Sec. 3-54. - Authority to Further Develop Mohegan Tribe Common Law.
Secs. 3-55—3-70. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - PERSONAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 3-71. - Personal Jurisdiction.
Secs. 3-72—3-90. - Reserved.
DIVISION 5. - SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
Sec. 3-91. - [Jurisdiction Defined.]
Sec. 3-92. - [Waiver of Immunity.]
Secs. 3-93—3-110. - Reserved.
DIVISION 6. - WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Sec. 3-111. - [Effect.]
Secs. 3-112—3-130. - Reserved.
DIVISION 7. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 3-131. - Actions Seeking Relief Against The Tribe or Its Officers or Employees.
Sec. 3-132. - [General Rules.]
Sec. 3-133. - Limitations in Civil Actions.
Sec. 3-134. - Court Fees.
Secs. 3-135—3-150. - Reserved.
DIVISION 8. - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 3-151. - Civil Procedure.
Sec. 3-152. - Evidence.
Sec. 3-153. - Service of Process.
Sec. 3-154. - Application of Rules.
Secs. 3-155—3-170. - Reserved.
DIVISION 9. - RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 3-171. - Gaming Disputes Court of Appeals.
Sec. 3-172. - Right to Appeal.
Sec. 3-173. - [Rules Adopted by Reference.]
Sec. 3-174. - Clerk.
Secs. 3-175—3-190. - Reserved.
DIVISION 10. - RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 3-191. - Professional Conduct.
Sec. 3-192. - Adoption and Amendment of Rules.
Sec. 3-193. - Judicial Conduct.
Sec. 3-194. - Adoption and Amendment of Rules.
Secs. 3-195—3-220. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - APPEAL FROM FINAL AGENCY DECISIONS
Sec. 3-221. - Purpose.
Sec. 3-222. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-223. - Consent to suit.
Sec. 3-224. - Procedure for appeals of final agency decisions.
Secs. 3-225—3-240. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - TORTS CODE
Sec. 3-241. - Title.
Sec. 3-242. - Effective Date.
Sec. 3-243. - Authority.
Sec. 3-244. - Purpose.
Sec. 3-245. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-246. - Limitations of Actions.
Sec. 3-247. - Persons under disability.
Sec. 3-248. - Procedure and venue.
Sec. 3-249. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 3-250. - Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity and Consent to Suit.
Sec. 3-251. - Limitations on Awards.
Sec. 3-252. - Liquor Seller Liability for Damage by Intoxicated Person.
Secs. 3-253—3-270. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - LIQUOR CONTROL CODE
Sec. 3-271. - Title.
Sec. 3-272. - Purpose and Authority.
Sec. 3-273. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-274. - Powers of Enforcement.
Sec. 3-275. - Limitation of Powers.
Sec. 3-276. - Inspection Rights.
Sec. 3-277. - Sales of Liquor.
Sec. 3-278. - Licensing.
Sec. 3-279. - Processing Applications for Tribal Liquor License.
Sec. 3-280. - Temporary Permits.
Sec. 3-281. - Conditions of the Tribal License.
Sec. 3-282. - License Not a Property Right.
Sec. 3-283. - Assignment or Transfer.
Sec. 3-284. - Rules, Regulations, and Enforcement.
Sec. 3-285. - Profits; Disposition of Proceeds.
Sec. 3-286. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 3-287—3-300. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - PUBLIC GATHERING CODE
Sec. 3-301. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-302. - Permit—Required; Exceptions.
Sec. 3-303. - Application for Permit.
Sec. 3-304. - Fee.
Sec. 3-305. - Same Standards for Issuance; Revocation.
Sec. 3-306. - Notice of Tribe Action on Application; Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 3-307. - Alternative Permit.
Sec. 3-308. - Duties of Permittee.
Sec. 3-309. - Public Conduct.
Sec. 3-310. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - VOLUNTARY CONSERVATORSHIP CODE
Sec. 3-311. - Applicability.
Sec. 3-312. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-313. - Recording of Proceedings Required.
Sec. 3-314. - Appointment of Successor Conservator.
Sec. 3-315. - Petition for Voluntary Representation.
Sec. 3-316. - Release from Voluntary Representation.
Sec. 3-317. - Duties of Conservator.
Sec. 3-318. - Conflicts between Conservators.
Secs. 3-319, 3-320. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - SMALL ESTATES CODE
Sec. 3-321. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 3-322. - Settlement of Small Estates without Probate of Will or Letters of Administration.
Sec. 3-323. - Payment of Benefits.
Chapter 4 - EMPLOYMENT
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 4-1—4-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - DISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Sec. 4-21. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-22. - Adoption of Mohegan Discriminatory Employment Practices Ordinance.
Sec. 4-23. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-24. - Practices Declared Unlawful.
Sec. 4-25. - Practices That Shall Not Be Declared Unlawful.
Sec. 4-26. - Records.
Sec. 4-27. - Complaint Process.
Sec. 4-28. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-29. - Effective Date.
Sec. 4-30. - Severability.
Secs. 4-31—4-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 4-51. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-52. - Indemnification and defense against claims.
Sec. 4-53. - Legal fees and costs.
Sec. 4-54. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 4-55—4-70. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - FAIR LABOR STANDARDS
Sec. 4-71. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-72. - Adoption of Mohegan Tribal Fair Labor Standards Ordinance.
Sec. 4-73. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-74. - Administration.
Sec. 4-75. - Minimum Wage.
Sec. 4-76. - Maximum Hours.
Sec. 4-77. - Collection of Data.
Sec. 4-78. - Child Labor Provisions.
Sec. 4-79. - Total Exemptions.
Sec. 4-80. - Partial Exemptions.
Sec. 4-81. - Employment Under Special Certificates.
Sec. 4-82. - Complaint Process and Limitation Period.
Sec. 4-83. - Remedies.
Sec. 4-84. - Relief from Liability to Pay Minimum Wage or Overtime Compensation.
Sec. 4-85. - Notice.
Sec. 4-86. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-87. - Effective Date.
Sec. 4-88. - Severability.
Secs. 4-89—4-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Sec. 4-101. - Title.
Sec. 4-102. - Declaration of Purpose.
Sec. 4-103. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-104. - Tribal Employment Rights Enforcement.
Sec. 4-105. - Coverage and Applicability of this Article to Employment.
Sec. 4-106. - Native American Contractor Preference and Certification.
Sec. 4-107. - Confidentiality.
Sec. 4-108. - On-Site Compliance Inspections.
Sec. 4-109. - Suspension and Revocation of Certification as a Certified Native American Entity or Certified Mohegan Entity.
Sec. 4-110. - Complaint of Non-compliance and Appeal Hearing.
Sec. 4-111. - Sanctions.
Sec. 4-112. - Retaliation.
Sec. 4-113. - Enforcement of orders.
Sec. 4-114. - Recognition of Freedom of Religion.
Sec. 4-115. - Rules and regulations.
Sec. 4-116. - Sovereign immunity.
Sec. 4-117. - Effective date.
Secs. 4-118—4-140. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - RIGHT TO WORK
Sec. 4-141. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-142. - Right to Work.
Sec. 4-143. - Civil Remedies.
Sec. 4-144. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 4-145—4-170. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4-171. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-172. - Workers' Compensation Commission.
Sec. 4-173. - Salary of Commissioners.
Sec. 4-174. - Powers and Duties of Commissioners.
Sec. 4-175. - Minimum Information Requirements.
Sec. 4-176. - Workers' Compensation Booklet.
Sec. 4-177. - Powers and Duties of Chief Commissioner.
Sec. 4-178. - Matters to be Resolved by Successor.
Sec. 4-179. - Applicable Common Law.
Secs. 4-180—4-190. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - BASIC RIGHTS, LIABILITIES AND REMEDIES
Sec. 4-191. - Employer's Liability.
Sec. 4-192. - Report of Injury to Employer.
Sec. 4-193. - Notice of Claim for Compensation.
Sec. 4-194. - Access to Physician or Surgeon.
Sec. 4-195. - Refusal of Employee to Accept or Obtain Reasonable Medical Care.
Sec. 4-196. - Medical Examination and Treatment of Injured Employee.
Sec. 4-197. - Waiting Period.
Sec. 4-198. - Voluntary Agreements.
Sec. 4-199. - Discontinuance or Reduction of Payments Under Oral Agreements.
Sec. 4-200. - Hearing Claims.
Sec. 4-201. - Informal Hearings.
Sec. 4-202. - Conduct of Hearings.
Sec. 4-203. - Using Prior Statements of Parties as Evidence.
Sec. 4-204. - Payments Under Group Health Plans.
Sec. 4-205. - Initial Liability of Last Employer.
Sec. 4-206. - Award as Judgment.
Sec. 4-207. - Enforcement of Order; Appeal.
Sec. 4-208. - Appeal of the Decision of Mohegan Courts.
Sec. 4-209. - Costs of Appeal.
Sec. 4-210. - No Right Against Fellow Employee.
Sec. 4-211. - Action for Minors and Incompetents.
Sec. 4-212. - Serving Notices.
Secs. 4-213—4-220. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - ADMINISTRATION OF PAYMENT
Sec. 4-221. - Disposition of Fines and Penalties.
Sec. 4-222. - Civil Action to Recover Civil Penalties.
Sec. 4-223. - Obligations.
Sec. 4-224. - Penalty for Fraudulent Claim or Receipt of Benefits.
Sec. 4-225. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-226. - Liability of Third Persons.
Sec. 4-227. - Payment of Compensation.
Sec. 4-228. - Penalty for Late Payments.
Sec. 4-229. - Compensation for Death.
Sec. 4-230. - Compensation for Total Incapacity.
Sec. 4-231. - Benefits After Relapse from Recovery.
Sec. 4-232. - Compensation for Partial Incapacity.
Sec. 4-233. - Additional Benefits for Partial Permanent Disability.
Sec. 4-234. - Determination of Average Weekly Wage of Injured Worker.
Sec. 4-235. - Average Weekly Wage of Worker with an Occupational Disease.
Sec. 4-236. - Replacement of Artificial Aids.
Sec. 4-237. - Compensation for Lost Wages.
Sec. 4-238. - Transfer to Suitable Work During Treatment.
Sec. 4-239. - Advance Payments.
Sec. 4-240. - Modification of Award or Voluntary Agreement.
Sec. 4-241. - Exemption of Compensation.
Sec. 4-242. - Award of Fees and Expenses.
Sec. 4-243. - Forfeiture of benefits while incarcerated.
Sec. 4-244. - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.
Sec. 4-245. - Effective Date.
Secs. 4-246—4-250. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY
Sec. 4-251. - Title.
Sec. 4-252. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-253. - Purpose.
Sec. 4-254. - Administration.
Sec. 4-255. - Federal filings.
Sec. 4-256. - Plan administration.
Sec. 4-257. - Limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
Sec. 4-258. - Enforcement of MERISO Rights.
Sec. 4-259. - Effective Date.
Sec. 4-260. - Severability.
Secs. 4-261—4-285. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. - FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4-286. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-287. - Authority; Purpose; Applicability and Relation to Other Laws.
DIVISION 2. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE
Sec. 4-288. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-289. - Leave Requirement.
Sec. 4-290. - Certification.
Sec. 4-291. - Employment and Benefits Protection.
Sec. 4-292. - Administration.
Sec. 4-293. - Complaint Process.
Sec. 4-294. - Remedies/Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-295. - Reserved.
Sec. 4-296. - Notice.
Sec. 4-297. - Effect on employers' leave policies/collective bargaining agreements.
Sec. 4-298. - Effective date.
Sec. 4-299. - Severability.
Secs. 4-300—4-310. - Reserved.
ARTICLE X. - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Sec. 4-311. - Short title.
Sec. 4-312. - Purpose and Authority.
Sec. 4-313. - Adoption of the Mohegan Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance.
Sec. 4-314. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-315. - Administrative provisions.
Sec. 4-316. - MOSHO duty clause.
Sec. 4-317. - Safety Manager—Selection, Qualifications and Duties.
Sec. 4-318. - Penalties and Enforcement.
Sec. 4-319. - Powers and Duties of the Safety Manager.
Sec. 4-320. - Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 4-321. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-322. - Civil Penalties.
Sec. 4-323. - Notices.
Sec. 4-324. - Severability.
Sec. 4-325. - Effective Date.
Secs. 4-326—4-399. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XI. - LABOR RELATIONS
Sec. 4-400. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-401. - Authority; Purpose; Jurisdiction; Findings.
Sec. 4-402. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-403. - Licensing of Business Agents; Qualifications; Fees; Suspension, Revocation; Appeal.
Sec. 4-404. - Registration of Labor Organization; New Information; Violations.
Sec. 4-405. - Certification; Elections; Labor Organization Designation as Exclusive Representative; Appropriate Bargaining Unit.
Sec. 4-406. - Decertification of Exclusive Representative.
Sec. 4-407. - Employees, Employers, Labor Organizations; Rights and Duties.
Sec. 4-408. - Collective Bargaining; Exceptions.
Sec. 4-409. - Prohibited Practices; Employer; Labor Organization.
Sec. 4-410. - Dispute Resolution, Prohibited Practices; Claim; Complaint.
Sec. 4-411. - Timetable, Collective Bargaining Negotiations; Dispute and Impasse Resolution.
Sec. 4-412. - Rules and Regulations.
Sec. 4-413. - Severability.
Chapter 5 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 5-1. - Scope of Chapter.
Sec. 5-2. - Further rule-making.
Sec. 5-3. - Gaming area standards.
Secs. 5-4—5-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
Sec. 5-21. - Short title.
Sec. 5-22. - Adoption of Connecticut Public Health Code.
Sec. 5-23. - Public health and well being.
Sec. 5-24. - Nuisances in public places; smoking prohibited; exceptions; standards for smoking rooms.
Sec. 5-25. - Administrative provisions; penalties.
Sec. 5-26. - Activities not occurring on Reservation.
Sec. 5-27. - No private right of action.
Sec. 5-28. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 5-29—5-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - FIRE CODE
Sec. 5-51. - Adoption of Fire Code.
Sec. 5-52. - Administrative Provision.
Sec. 5-53. - Fire Code Provisions.
Sec. 5-54. - Appeal.
Sec. 5-55. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-56—5-60. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - BUILDING CODE
Sec. 5-61. - Incorporation; adoption; references; conflict with State law.
Sec. 5-62. - Excavation and underground utility permit.
Sec. 5-63. - Certificate of occupancy.
Sec. 5-64. - Appeal.
Sec. 5-65. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-66—5-80. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - DEMOLITION CODE
Sec. 5-81. - Adoption of State Demolition Code.
Sec. 5-82. - Administrative Provisions.
Sec. 5-83. - Permit for Demolition of Particular Structure.
Sec. 5-84. - Variations and Exemptions.
Sec. 5-85. - Notice to Adjoining Property Owners.
Sec. 5-86. - Safety Measures to be Provided.
Sec. 5-87. - Restrictions on Demolition Procedures.
Sec. 5-88. - Accumulated Materials.
Sec. 5-89. - Basements and Cellars.
Sec. 5-90. - Penalty for Violation.
Sec. 5-91. - Appeal.
Sec. 5-92. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-93—5-110. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - FOOD PROTECTION CODE
Sec. 5-111. - Adoption of Food Protection Code.
Sec. 5-112. - Fines.
Sec. 5-113. - Hearing.
Sec. 5-114. - Appeals.
Sec. 5-115. - Conflict of laws.
Sec. 5-116. - No private right of action.
Sec. 5-117. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 5-118—5-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - DROP-IN CHILD CODE
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 5-121. - Title.
Sec. 5-122. - Definitions.
DIVISION 2. - LICENSED PREMISES
Sec. 5-123. - Licensure procedures.
Sec. 5-124. - Administration.
Sec. 5-125. - Staffing.
Sec. 5-126. - Record Keeping.
Sec. 5-127. - Health and Safety.
Sec. 5-128. - Physical plant.
Sec. 5-129. - Administration of Medications.
Sec. 5-130. - Infants and Toddlers.
Secs. 5-131—5-140. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - CHILD DAY CARE CENTER CODE
Sec. 5-141. - Adoption of Child Day Care Center Code.
Sec. 5-142. - Administrative Provision.
Sec. 5-143. - Relevant Provisions.
Sec. 5-144. - Day Care Center Code Provisions.
Secs. 5-145—5-170. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. - HEALTH AND BEAUTY CODE
DIVISION 1. - SPA AND SALON
Sec. 5-171. - Enactment of Spa and Salon Code.
Sec. 5-172. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-173. - Administrative Provisions.
Sec. 5-174. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-175. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-176. - Plan Review.
Sec. 5-177. - Inspection of Premises and Facilities.
Sec. 5-178. - Inspections.
Sec. 5-179. - Technical Standards.
Sec. 5-180. - Tribal Spa/Salon License Required.
Sec. 5-181. - Licenses.
Sec. 5-182. - License Suspension.
Sec. 5-183. - License Revocation/Non-Renewal.
Sec. 5-184. - License Reinstatement.
Sec. 5-185. - Hearings.
Sec. 5-186. - Service of Notices.
DIVISION 2. - TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING
Sec. 5-187. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-188. - Tattoo or Body Piercing Establishment Licensure.
Sec. 5-189. - Temporary Tattoo or Body Piercing Establishments.
Sec. 5-190. - Inspections.
Sec. 5-191. - Records and Compliance.
Sec. 5-192. - Establishment Requirements.
Sec. 5-193. - Pre-Tattoo Procedures.
Sec. 5-194. - Pre-Body Piercing Procedures.
Sec. 5-195. - Tattoo Technician or Body Piercer Responsibilities.
Sec. 5-196. - Needles and Attachments.
Sec. 5-197. - Sterilization.
Sec. 5-198. - Penalties.
Sec. 5-199. - Connecticut State Licenses Required.
Sec. 5-200. - Violations and Penalties.
Sec. 5-200.1. - Appeals.
ARTICLE X. - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
Sec. 5-201. - Statement of Findings.
Sec. 5-202. - Establishment of Department.
Sec. 5-203. - General Responsibilities of the Department.
Sec. 5-204. - Enforcement; Delegation of Authority.
Sec. 5-205. - Reporting.
Sec. 5-206. - Funding.
Sec. 5-207. - Effective Date.
Sec. 5-208. - Establishment of Mohegan Environmental Protection Code.
Sec. 5-209. - Adoption of Air Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-210. - Adoption of Waste Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-211. - Adoption of Water Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-212. - Adoption of Toxic Substances Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-213. - Adoption of Pesticide Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-214. - Ban of single-use checkout bags on the Mohegan Indian Reservation.
Secs. 5-215—5-230. - Reserved
ARTICLE XI. - PEER REVIEW IMMUNITY
Sec. 5-231. - Immunity Granted.
Sec. 5-232. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-233. - Liability.
Sec. 5-234. - Discoverability.
Secs. 5-235—5-260. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. - HOTEL LIABILITY
Sec. 5-261. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-262. - Loss of Valuables of Guests.
Sec. 5-263. - Loss of Other Property.
Sec. 5-264. - Limitations on Forum, Damages and Claims for Relief.
Secs. 5-265—5-300. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIII. - AREA WIDE LIMITATION FOR NOx EMISSIONS
Sec. 5-301. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-302. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-303. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-304. - Authority to Administer Program.
Sec. 5-305. - Area Wide Limitation for NOx.
Sec. 5-306. - Compliance with Clean Air Act New Source Performance Standards, 40 CFR 60.40c et seq.
Sec. 5-307. - Testing.
Sec. 5-308. - Monitoring.
Sec. 5-309. - Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
Sec. 5-310. - Penalties and Enforcement.
Sec. 5-311. - Powers and duties of the administrator.
Sec. 5-312. - Public Notice.
Secs. 5-313—5-314. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIII-A. - MINOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW PROGRAM
Sec. 5-315. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-316. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-317. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-318. - Authority to Administer Program.
Sec. 5-319. - General Provisions.
Sec. 5-320. - Application Requirements.
Sec. 5-321. - Permit Requirements.
Sec. 5-322. - Permits by Rule.
Sec. 5-323. - Public Participation Requirements.
Sec. 5-324. - Area-Wide Limit (Synthetic Minor Source Permits).
Sec. 5-325. - Powers and Duties of the Administrator.
Sec. 5-326. - Registration Program for Minor Sources.
Sec. 5-327. - Air Quality Permit by Rule for New Or Modified True Minor Source Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.
Sec. 5-328. - Administrative Permit Revision.
APPENDIX A. - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PERMIT APPLICATION
APPENDIX B. - PERMIT CONTENT
APPENDIX C. - AREA-WIDE LIMIT (SYNTHETIC MINOR SOURCE PERMITS)
APPENDIX D. - REGISTRATION PROGRAM FOR MINOR SOURCES (EMISSIONS INVENTORY)
APPENDIX E. - AIR QUALITY PERMIT BY RULE FOR NEW OR MODIFIED TRUE MINOR SOURCE GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITIES
Secs. 5-329, 5-330. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIV. - GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Sec. 5-331. - Immunity from Liability—Good Samaritan Emergency Care; Automatic Defibrillator.
Sec. 5-332. - Immunity from Liability—Good Samaritan in the Line of Duty.
Sec. 5-333. - Immunity from Liability—Emergency Medication by Injection.
Secs. 5-334—5-340. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XV. - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORD AND TENANT
Sec. 5-341. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-342. - Arrangements Exempted from Application of Title; Applicability of Title to Mobile Manufactured Homes and Home Parks; Transient Occupancy in Hotel, Motel or Similar Lodging.
Sec. 5-343. - Lease Agreement—Permissible Terms.
Sec. 5-344. - Same—Payment of Rent; Written Receipt for Cash Payment.
Sec. 5-345. - Same—Term of Tenancy in Absence of Agreement.
Sec. 5-346. - Holding Over not Evidence of New Lease; Determination of Monthly Lease.
Sec. 5-347. - Terms Prohibited in Lease Agreement.
Sec. 5-348. - Effect of Failure to Comply with Section 5-351.
Sec. 5-349. - Penalty for Allowing Occupancy without Certificate of Occupancy.
Sec. 5-350. - Identification of Landlord.
Sec. 5-351. - Landlord's Responsibilities.
Sec. 5-352. - Landlord Rules and Regulations.
Sec. 5-353. - Tenant's Responsibilities.
Sec. 5-354. - Abandonment of Unit by Tenant.
Sec. 5-355. - Abandonment of Unit by Occupants; Landlord's Remedies.
Sec. 5-356. - Breach of Lease Agreement by Tenant; Measure of Damages.
Sec. 5-357. - Death of Tenant; Landlord's Remedies.
Sec. 5-358. - Breach of Agreement by Landlord; Tenant's Remedies.
Sec. 5-359. - Failure of Landlord to Supply Essential Services; Tenant's Remedies.
Sec. 5-360. - Damage or Destruction of Unit; Tenant's Remedies.
Sec. 5-361. - Action for Private Receivership of Tenement House; Complaint; Notice of Action.
Sec. 5-362. - Tenement Receivership—Hearing by Referee; Judgment; No Right to Jury Trial.
Sec. 5-363. - Tenement Receivership—Defense.
Sec. 5-364. - Tenement Receivership—Judgment.
Sec. 5-365. - Same—Owner's Right to Collect Rent Moneys.
Sec. 5-366. - Same—Order to Remove or Remedy Conditions in Lieu of Judgment; Application for Hearing for Judgment.
Sec. 5-367. - Same—Judgment and Appointment of Receiver after Failure to Comply with Order.
Sec. 5-368. - Action by Individual Tenant to Enforce Landlord's Responsibilities; Payment of Rent into Court.
Sec. 5-369. - When Landlord May Enter Rented Unit.
Sec. 5-370. - Notification by Tenant of Extended Absence; When Landlord May Enter.
Sec. 5-371. - Tenant to Occupy Only as Dwelling Unit.
Sec. 5-372. - Judicial Relief if Tenant Refuses Entry.
Sec. 5-373. - Judicial Relief if Landlord Unlawfully Enters.
Sec. 5-374. - Lease Agreement—Acceptance of Rent When Overdue.
Sec. 5-375. - Retaliatory Action by Landlord Prohibited.
Sec. 5-376. - Actions Deemed not Retaliatory.
Sec. 5-377. - Advance Rental Payment—Security Deposits.
Sec. 5-378. - Summary Process.
Sec. 5-379. - Complaint and Procedure—Forcible Entry and Detainer.
Sec. 5-380. - Judge to Try Issue.
Sec. 5-381. - Finding; Judgment; Costs; Title to Land not Affected.
Sec. 5-382. - When Double Damages Allowable.
Sec. 5-383. - Public Enforcement of Health and Safety Standards in Tenement and Boarding Houses, and in Rented Dwellings.
Sec. 5-384. - Sanitary Regulations.
Sec. 5-385. - Abatement of Conditions in Rented Dwelling Other than Tenement House Constituting Danger to Life or Health.
Sec. 5-386. - Orders of Enforcement Agency.
Sec. 5-387. - Communicable Diseases; Unfit for Habitation; Order to Vacate.
Sec. 5-388. - Overcrowding in Tenement and Lodging Houses.
Sec. 5-389. - Water in Tenement and Lodging Houses.
Sec. 5-390. - Toilets and Bathrooms.
Sec. 5-391. - Public Halls.
Sec. 5-392. - Bedrooms.
Sec. 5-393. - Paint.
Sec. 5-394. - Enforcement; Penalties.
Sec. 5-395. - Certificate of Occupancy Required for Lawful Occupation; Penalty for Allowing Occupancy Without Certificate.
Sec. 5-396. - Notice of Violation; Penalty; Injunctive Relief.
Sec. 5-397. - Enforcement Actions; Defenses.
Sec. 5-398. - Stay of Penalty; Violation Contested by Owner.
Secs. 5-399—5-410. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XVI. - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 5-411. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-412. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-413. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-414. - Unlawful Disposal or Burning of Solid, Hazardous or Non-Hazardous Waste on Reservation Land or Lands in Trust.
Sec. 5-415. - Proper Handling of Hazardous or Connecticut Regulated Wastes Within the Reservation.
Sec. 5-416. - Internal Notification Requirements.
Sec. 5-417. - Civil Damages and Penalties.
Sec. 5-418. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 5-419. - Amendments and Effective Date.
Secs. 5-420—5-430. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XVII. - MOHEGAN TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY AREA WIDE NOx EMISSION
Sec. 5-431. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-432. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-433. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-434. - Authority to Administer Program.
Sec. 5-435. - Area Wide Limitation for NOx.
Sec. 5-436. - Testing.
Sec. 5-437. - Monitoring.
Sec. 5-438. - Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
Sec. 5-439. - Inspections.
Sec. 5-440. - Enforcement.
Sec. 5-441. - Public Notice.
Sec. 5-442. - Severability Clause.
Sec. 5-443. - Effective Date.
Secs. 5-444—5-455. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XVIII. - ELDER AND DISABLED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 5-456. - Title and Authority.
Sec. 5-457. - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Sec. 5-458. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-459. - Report of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Abandonment or Need for Protective Services; Penalty for Failure to Report; Immunity for Report or Testimony.
Sec. 5-460 - Investigation of Report; Findings or Recommendation; Registry; Confidentiality.
Sec. 5-461. - Referral to the Department of Family Services; Injunction Against Interference by Caretaker.
Sec. 5-462. - Access to Records; Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sec. 5-463. - Lack of Consent or Withdrawal of Consent.
Sec. 5-464. - Appointment of Conservator of Elderly or Disabled Person Lacking Capacity or Consent to Protective Services.
Sec. 5-465. - Assistance by Public or Private Agencies.
Sec. 5-466. - Elder and Disabled Services Protection Team; Purpose; Composition, Records of Meetings.
Sec. 5-467. - Confidentiality.
Sec. 5-468. - Discoverability.
Sec. 5-469. - Liability.
Sec. 5-470. - Severability.
Sec. 5-471. - Savings Clause.
Sec. 5-472. - Effective Date.
Secs. 5-473—4-479. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIX. - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
Sec. 5-480. - Enactment of Unmanned Aircraft System Code.
Sec. 5-481. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-482. - Administrative provisions.
Sec. 5-483. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-484. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-485. - Use of the UAS - Applicable Regulations and Limitations.
Sec. 5-486. - Appointment and Duties of Drone Safety Officer.
Sec. 5-487. - UAS Project Requests.
Sec. 5-488. - UAS Operational Specifics.
Sec. 5-489. - Damages.
Sec. 5-490. - Insurance.
Sec. 5-491. - Private Use on Mohegan Tribal Lands.
Sec. 5-492. - Technical Standards.
Sec. 5-493. - Penalties and Enforcement.
Sec. 5-494. - Disputes.
Sec. 5-495. - No Right of Private Action.
Sec. 5-496. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-497—5-499. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XX. - MOHEGAN TRIBAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE CODE
Sec. 5-500. - Title and Authority.
Sec. 5-501. - Legislative Purpose and Policy.
Sec. 5-502 - Definitions.
Sec. 5-503. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-504. - Duties of Parent or Guardian to Enroll Child.
Sec. 5-505. - Duty of Child to Attend School.
Sec. 5-506. - Exceptions.
Sec. 5-507. - Duties of the Education Department.
Sec. 5-508. - Education Department Policies and Procedures Concerning Mandatory School Attendance and Enrollment.
Sec. 5-509. - Education Intervention Team; Purpose; Composition.
Sec. 5-510. - Administrative Remedies.
Sec. 5-511. - Appeals.
Sec. 5-512. - Severability.
Sec. 5-513. - Savings Clause.
Sec. 5-514. - Effective Date.
Secs. 5-515—5-518. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XXI. - MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER ORDINANCE
Sec. 5-519. - General Provisions.
Sec. 5-520. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-521. - Allowable Sales of Motor Vehicles on Tribal Lands.
Sec. 5-522. - Temporary Registration Permits and Fees.
Sec. 5-523. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 5-524. - Effective Date; Amendment.
Secs. 5-525—5-530. - Reserved.
Chapter 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 6-1—6-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - TRAFFIC AUTHORITY
Sec. 6-21. - Membership.
Sec. 6-22. - Powers.
Sec. 6-23. - Reconsideration.
Secs. 6-24—6-40. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - MOTOR VEHICLE CODE
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 6-41. - Title.
Sec. 6-42. - Authority.
Sec. 6-43. - Policies.
Sec. 6-44. - Definitions.
Sec. 6-45. - Violations.
Secs. 6-46—6-60. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 6-61. - Registration Record of Vehicle as Evidence.
Sec. 6-62. - Citation Procedure.
Sec. 6-63. - Hearings for Moving Violations.
Sec. 6-64. - Hearings for Parking Violations.
Sec. 6-65. - Failure to Pay Fines.
Sec. 6-66. - Failure to Appear.
Secs. 6-67—6-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 6-101. - Title.
Sec. 6-102. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 6-103. - Organization.
Sec. 6-104. - Minimum Requirements.
Sec. 6-105. - Authorization to Administer Oaths.
Sec. 6-106. - Police Policies and Procedures.
Sec. 6-107. - Service of Civil Process on the Mohegan Reservation.
Secs. 6-108—6-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS
Sec. 6-121. - Definitions.
Sec. 6-122. - No Firearms or Other Weapons.
Sec. 6-123. - Permit Required for Firearms.
Sec. 6-124. - Exceptions.
Sec. 6-125. - Temporary Surrender.
Sec. 6-126—6-129. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - MOHEGAN ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Sec. 6-130. - Establishment of Mohegan Animal Control Ordinance.
Sec. 6-131. - Definitions.
Sec. 6-132. - Procedures.
Chapter 7 - COMMERCE AND FINANCE
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 7-1—7-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CODE
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 7-21. - Citation.
Sec. 7-22. - Purpose.
Sec. 7-23. - Reservation of Power.
Sec. 7-24. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 7-25. - Implementation and Administration.
Sec. 7-26. - Definitions.
Secs. 7-27—7-30. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - FORMATION, REGISTERED AGENT, POWERS AND TAXATION
Sec. 7-31. - Formation.
Sec. 7-32. - Registered Agent.
Sec. 7-33. - Scope.
Sec. 7-34. - Powers.
Sec. 7-35. - Taxation of Limited Liability Companies.
Sec. 7-36. - Name; Exclusive Right.
Sec. 7-37. - Limited Liability Company Name; Limited Rights.
Sec. 7-38. - Name; Omission.
Sec. 7-39. - Articles of Organization.
Sec. 7-40. - Filing of Articles.
Sec. 7-41. - Effect of Filing and Prefiling Activities.
Sec. 7-42. - When Amendments Required.
Sec. 7-43. - Records.
Sec. 7-44. - Additional Members.
Sec. 7-45. - Execution of Documents.
Sec. 7-46. - Penalty for False Execution.
Sec. 7-47. - Restated Articles of Organization.
Sec. 7-48. - Merger and Consolidation.
Sec. 7-49. - Correction of Technical Errors in Instruments.
Secs. 7-50—7-60. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - DISSOLUTION AND CANCELLATION OF ARTICLES
Sec. 7-61. - Dissolution.
Sec. 7-62. - Settlement Upon Dissolution.
Sec. 7-63. - Articles of Dissolution.
Sec. 7-64. - Filing of Articles of Dissolution—Effect.
Sec. 7-65. - Cancellation of Articles of Organization.
Secs. 7-66—7-70. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - LIABILITY OF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS
Sec. 7-71. - Liability of Members, Managers and Employees; Waiver.
Sec. 7-72. - Liability for Acting Without Authority.
Sec. 7-73. - Member Liabilities.
Secs. 7-74—7-80. - Reserved.
DIVISION 5. - OPERATING AGREEMENTS, MANAGEMENT AND MEMBER INTERESTS
Sec. 7-81. - Capital Contributions.
Sec. 7-82. - Management by Members.
Sec. 7-83. - Managers.
Sec. 7-84. - Operating Agreement.
Sec. 7-85. - Ownership and Disposition of Property.
Sec. 7-86. - Conditions for Property Distribution.
Sec. 7-87. - Asset Distribution.
Sec. 7-88. - Profits and Losses.
Sec. 7-89. - Character, Transfer, Adjustment, and Assignment of Member Interests.
Sec. 7-90. - Conditions for Distribution of Property—Return of Contribution.
Secs. 7-91—7-100. - Reserved.
DIVISION 6. - DERIVATIVE ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS, NOTICE AND SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 7-101. - Member as a Party to Proceedings.
Sec. 7-102. - Service of Process, Notice, or Demand.
Sec. 7-103. - Waiver of Notice.
Sec. 7-104. - Right of Action.
Sec. 7-105. - Proper Plaintiff.
Sec. 7-106. - Pleading.
Sec. 7-107. - Expenses.
Sec. 7-108. - Security and Costs.
Sec. 7-109. - Indemnification of a Manager.
Secs. 7-110—7-120. - Reserved.
DIVISION 7. - COURT AUTHORITY, CRD, APPEALS AND FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 7-121. - Administration.
Sec. 7-122. - Fees and Charges.
Sec. 7-123. - Nonpayment of Fees.
Sec. 7-124. - Administrative Appeals.
Sec. 7-125. - Court Review.
Sec. 7-126. - Limitations on Suits Against CRD.
Sec. 7-127. - Involuntary Dissolution or Liquidation by Court.
Sec. 7-128. - Other Court Relief.
Secs. 7-129—7-150. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Sec. 7-151. - Adoption of Provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Sec. 7-152. - Applicability of this Article to Prior Transactions.
Sec. 7-153. - No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 7-154—7-200. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - LAND TITLES, EASEMENTS, ETC.
Sec. 7-201. - Statutes Adopted by Reference.
Sec. 7-202. - Deeds To Be Recorded.
Secs. 7-203—7-220. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - TAXATION CODE
Sec. 7-221. - Title.
Sec. 7-222. - Effective Date.
Sec. 7-223. - Authority.
Sec. 7-224. - Purposes.
Sec. 7-225. - Definitions.
Sec. 7-226. - Taxes.
Sec. 7-227. - Exemptions.
Sec. 7-228. - Tax Office.
Sec. 7-229. - Assessment and Collection of Taxes.
Sec. 7-230. - Challenges and Appeals.
Sec. 7-231. - Enforcement by Tribe.
Sec. 7-232. - Miscellaneous.
Secs. 7-233—7-239. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - ESCHEAT
Sec. 7-240. - Scope and Definitions.
Sec. 7-241. - Abandoned Funds.
Sec. 7-242. - Claim procedure.
Sec. 7-243. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 7-244. - Severability Clause.
Secs. 7-245—7-249. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - BUSINESS LEASE ORDINANCE
Sec. 7-250. - General Provisions.
Sec. 7-251. - Definitions.
Sec. 7-252. - Business Lease Requirements.
Sec. 7-253. - Business Lease Management.
Sec. 7-254. - Enforcement.
Sec. 7-255. - Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 7-256. - Environmental Review.
Sec. 7-257. - Notice of Completion of Draft TEIR.
Sec. 7-258. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 7-259. - Effective Date; Amendment.
Chapter 8 - PUBLIC AREAS
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 8-1—8-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - SHANTOK
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 8-101. - Mohegan Custom.
Sec. 8-102. - Scope.
Sec. 8-103. - Designated Areas.
Sec. 8-104. - Hours of Operation.
Sec. 8-105. - Vandalism/Destruction and Carrying Off of Property.
Sec. 8-106. - Hunting, Firearms, Explosives, Weapons.
Sec. 8-107. - Fishing.
Sec. 8-108. - Pets and Other Animals.
Sec. 8-109. - Notices/Signs.
Sec. 8-110. - Commercial Restrictions.
Sec. 8-111. - Meetings/Proselytism.
Sec. 8-112. - Littering.
Sec. 8-113. - Dumping.
Sec. 8-114. - Trails/Roads.
Sec. 8-115. - Gambling.
Sec. 8-116. - Disorderly Conduct.
Sec. 8-117. - Picnicking.
Sec. 8-118. - Fires.
Sec. 8-119. - Athletics.
Sec. 8-120. - Swimming, Wading and Ice Skating.
Sec. 8-121. - Changing of Clothes.
Sec. 8-122. - Crockery and Glassware.
Sec. 8-123. - Planting.
Sec. 8-124. - Scuba/Skin Diving.
Sec. 8-125. - Noise.
Sec. 8-126. - Avoidance of Fees.
Sec. 8-127. - Buildings/Structures.
Sec. 8-128. - Public Water Facilities.
Sec. 8-129. - Losses or Theft.
Sec. 8-130. - Burial Grounds.
Sec. 8-131. - Aviation.
Sec. 8-132. - Drugs and Alcohol Prohibited.
Secs. 8-133—8-150. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Sec. 8-151. - Parking, Generally.
Sec. 8-152. - Handicapped Parking.
Sec. 8-153. - Speed Limit.
Sec. 8-154. - Traffic Signs.
Sec. 8-155. - Riding on Outside of Vehicles.
Sec. 8-156. - Motor Vehicles, Use Restricted.
Sec. 8-157. - All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles.
Secs. 8-158—8-170. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - CAMPING REGULATIONS
Sec. 8-171. - Camping.
Sec. 8-172. - Camping Permit.
Sec. 8-173. - Camping Equipment.
Sec. 8-174. - Trespassing.
Sec. 8-175. - Transfer of Permit.
Sec. 8-176. - Lights.
Sec. 8-177. - Quiet Hours.
Sec. 8-178. - Campground Parking.
Sec. 8-179. - Campsite Occupancy.
Sec. 8-180. - Visitors.
Sec. 8-181. - Permit Forfeiture.
Secs. 8-182—8-200. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Sec. 8-201. - Eviction.
Sec. 8-202. - Failure to Comply with Directions of Tribal Police Officers, Employees of Public Safety Department and Other Authorized Tribal Representatives.
Sec. 8-203. - Penalties for Violations of Shantok Code.
DIVISION 5. - EXCEPTIONS TO THIS CODE
Sec. 8-204. - General Exceptions to the Shantok Code.
Secs. 8-205—8-210. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8-211 - Citation.
Sec. 8-212 - Definitions.
Sec. 8-213 - Purpose, Policy, and Scope.
DIVISION 2. - MOHEGAN CULTURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION BOARD
Sec. 8-214. - Establishment and Purpose.
Sec. 8-215. - Powers and Duties.
Sec. 8-216. - Composition.
DIVISION 3. - CULTURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION PROGRAM
Sec. 8-217. - Establishment.
Sec. 8-218. - Purpose.
Sec. 8-219. - Duties.
Sec. 8-220. - Archives.
DIVISION 4. - TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
Sec. 8-221. - Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO).
Sec. 8-222. - Tribal Register of Historic Places.
Sec. 8-223. - Tribal Register Criteria.
Sec. 8-224. - NHPA Section 106 Process for Undertakings on Tribal Lands.
DIVISION 5. - CULTURAL RESOURCE REVIEW OF TRIBALLY PERMITTED OR REVIEWED PROJECTS
Sec. 8-225. - Cultural Resources Clearances.
Sec. 8-226. - Tribal Archaeological Permits.
Sec. 8-227. - BIA Archaeological Permits for Trust Lands.
DIVISION 6. - INADVERTENT DISCOVERIES ON TRIBAL LANDS
Sec. 8-228. - Cultural Resources.
Sec. 8-229. - Human Remains.
DIVISION 7. - PROHIBITED ADVERSE EFFECTS TO CULTURAL RESOURCES
Sec. 8-230. - Prohibited Acts.
DIVISION 8. - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 8-231. - Violations.
Sec. 8-232. - Mohegan Cultural Resource Protection Board.
Sec. 8-233. - Civil Penalties.
Sec. 8-234. - Criminal penalties.
DIVISION 9. - MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 8-235. - Severability.
Sec. 8-236. - No waiver of sovereign immunity.
PART III - MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY CODE
Chapter 21 - GOVERNMENT
Cross reference - Government of Tribe, ch. 1; Council of Elders, ch. 31.
Chapter 22 - GAMING
Cross reference - Tribal gaming laws, ch. 2.
Chapter 23 - JUDICIAL
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 23-1 - 23-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - LIQUOR CONTROL CODE
Cross reference - See Section 1-222 for severability clause.
Sec. 23-21. - Title.
Sec. 23-22. - Purpose and Authority.
Sec. 23-23. - Definitions.
Sec. 23-24. - Powers of Enforcement.
Sec. 23-25. - Limitation of Powers.
Sec. 23-26. - Inspection Rights.
Sec. 23-27. - Sales of Liquor.
Sec. 23-28. - Licensing.
Sec. 23-29. - Processing Applications for Tribal Liquor License.
Sec. 23-30. - Temporary Permits.
Sec. 23-31. - Conditions of the Tribal License.
Sec. 23-32. - License Not a Property Right.
Sec. 23-33. - Assignment or Transfer.
Sec. 23-34. - Rules, Regulations, and Enforcement.
Sec. 23-35. - Profits; Disposition of Proceeds.
Sec. 23-36. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 23-37 - 23-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - PUBLIC GATHERING CODE
Cross reference -- Public gathering code adopted by Tribal Council, 3-301 et seq.
Sec. 23-51. - Definitions.
Sec. 23-52. - Permit—Required; Exceptions.
Sec. 23-53. - Application for Permit.
Sec. 23-54. - Fee.
Sec. 23-55. - Same Standards for Issuance; Revocation.
Sec. 23-56. - Notice of Tribe Action on Application; Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 23-57. - Alternative Permit.
Sec. 23-58. - Duties of Permittee.
Sec. 23-59. - Public Conduct.
Chapter 24 - EMPLOYMENT
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 24-1 - 24-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - RESERVED
Secs. 24-21 - 24-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - RIGHT TO WORK
Sec. 24-51. - Definitions.
Sec. 24-52. - Right to Work.
Sec. 24-53. - Civil Remedies.
Sec. 24-54. - Supersession.
Sec. 24-55. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 24-56. - Effective Date.
Chapter 25 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 25-1—25-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Cross reference— Good Samaritan law adopted by Tribal Council, § 5-331.
Sec. 25-21. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-22—25-40. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - BUILDING CODE
Sec. 25-41. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-42—25-80. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - FIRE SAFETY CODE
Sec. 25-81. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-82—25-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - RESERVED
Secs. 25-121—25-150. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
Sec. 25-151. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-152—25-170. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - DEMOLITION CODE
Sec. 25-171. - D-101, Adoption of State Demolition Code.
Sec. 25-172. - D-102, Administrative Provisions.
Sec. 25-173. - D-405, Appeal from Decision of Tribal Gaming Authority Building Inspector.
Sec. 25-174. - D-406, Permit for Demolition of Particular Structure.
Sec. 25-175. - D-406a, Variations and Exemptions.
Sec. 25-176. - D-407, Notice to Adjoining Property Owners.
Sec. 25-177. - D-408, Safety Measures to be Provided.
Sec. 25-178. - D-411, Restrictions on Demolition Procedures.
Sec. 25-179. - D-412, Accumulated Materials.
Sec. 25-180. - D-413, Basements and Cellars.
Sec. 25-181. - D-414, Penalty for Violation of Tribal Gaming Authority Demolition Code.
Chapter 26 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC
Cross reference— Tribal law enforcement and traffic, ch. 6.
Chapter 27 - COMMERCE AND FINANCE
Cross reference— Tribal commerce and finance laws, ch. 7.
Chapter 28 - PUBLIC AREAS
Cross reference— Tribal public areas, ch. 8.
PART IV - MOHEGAN COUNCIL OF ELDERS CODE
Chapter 31 - GOVERNMENT
Cross reference— Government of Tribe, ch. 1; government of Gaming Authority, ch. 21.
ARTICLE I. - TRIBAL ENROLLMENT
Sec. 31-1. - Definitions.
Sec. 31-2. - General Provisions.
Sec. 31-3. - Establishment of Enrollment and Membership Office.
Sec. 31-4. - Qualifications for Enrollment.
Sec. 31-5. - Procedure for Determination of Enrollment.
Sec. 31-6. - Appeals.
Secs. 31-7—31-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 31-21. - General provisions.
Sec. 31-22. - Establishment of Enrollment and Membership Office.
Sec. 31-23. - Loss of Membership.
Sec. 31-24. - Suspension of Tribal Rights, Benefits and Privileges.
Sec. 31-25. - Appeals.
Sec. 31-26. - Data Governance.
Secs. 31-27—31-30. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - ETHICS ORDINANCE AND CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 31-31. - Establishment.
Sec. 31-32. - Council of Elders Ethics Commission.
Sec. 31-33. - Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Conduct.
Sec. 31-34. - Economic Disclosure Forms.
Sec. 31-35. - Advisory Opinions.
Sec. 31-36. - Complaints.
Sec. 31-37. - Sanctions and Penalties.
Sec. 31-38. - Definitions.
Sec. 31-39. - Code of Judicial Conduct.
Sec. 31-40. - Canon One. A Justice Shall Promote Justice.
Sec. 31-41. - Canon Two. A Justice Shall Promote and Protect the Independence of the Court.
Sec. 31-42. - Canon Three. A Justice Shall Always Exercise the Inherent Powers of the Court with Impartiality and Diligence.
Sec. 31-43. - Canon Four. A Justice Shall Assume Administrative Responsibility for the Efficient and Careful Exercise of Court Business.
Sec. 31-44. - Canon Five. A Justice Shall Seek Continuing Education to Achieve Knowledge of the Law and Promote the Competency of the Court.
Sec. 31-45. - Canon Six. A Justice Shall Avoid and Refrain from Engaging in Improper Political Activity.
Sec. 31-46. - Canon Seven. A Justice Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in all Activities.
Sec. 31-47. - Canon Eight. A Justice Shall Not Use the Judicial Position to Promote Financial or Business Dealings.
Sec. 31-48. - Canon Nine. A Justice Shall Not Lobby or Advocate Any Position Before a Legislature or Administrative Agency.
Sec. 31-49. - Canon Ten. A Justice Shall Not Initiate, Permit, or Condone Ex Parte Communications with Parties, Counsel, or Interested Persons, Except When Provided by Law.
Sec. 31-50. - Canon Eleven. A Justice Shall Recuse Himself When Impartiality Might Reasonably Be Questioned.
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE MOHEGAN TRIBAL COUNCIL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE MOHEGAN COUNCIL OF ELDERS ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
[Table of Contents created by NILL in January 2024, based on the code updated through Supp. No. 44 Revision (January 19, 2024)]