Poarch Band of Creek Indians - Tribal Code
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TITLE 1 - TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY
Sec. 1-1-1 Tribal Sovereignty
TITLE 2 - LEGISLATIVE
CHAPTER I - ORDINANCES
Sec. 2-1-1 Tribal Council Ordinances
CHAPTER II - RESOLUTIONS
Sec. 2-2-1 Tribal Council Resolutions
CHAPTER III - PUBLICATION
Sec. 2-3-1 Legislative Publication
CHAPTER IV - LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
Sec. 2-4-1 Creation of Legislative Committees
Sec. 2-4-2 Legislative Committee Structure
Sec. 2-4-3 Ex Officio Members
Sec. 2-4-4 Committee Meetings
Sec. 2-4-5 General Council Involvement
TITLE 3 - JUDICIAL
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 3-1-1 Title
Sec. 3-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 3-1-3 Judicial System
Sec. 3-1-4 Qualifications for Judges
Sec. 3-1-5 Appointment of Judges and Tribal Court Administrator
Sec. 3-1-6 Oath of Office for Judges
Sec. 3-1-7 Removal of Judges
Sec. 3-1-8 Civil Immunity in Judicial Capacity
Sec. 3-1-9 Records of the Tribal Judicial System Open to the Public
CHAPTER II - POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS TRIBAL COURT
Sec. 3-2-1 Tribal Court Composition
Sec. 3-2-2 Term of Office
Sec. 3-2-3 Duties of Tribal Judge
CHAPTER III - POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS DRUG COURT
Sec. 3-3-1 Establishment of Drug Court
Sec. 3-3-2 Drug Court Composition
Sec. 3-3-3 Term of Office of Drug Court Judge
Sec. 3-3-4 Duties of Drug Court Judge
Sec. 3-3-5 Participation in Drug Court
Sec. 3-3-6 Conditions of Drug Court
Sec. 3-3-7 Drug Court Records and Communications
Sec. 3-3-8 Revocation of Participation in Drug Court
CHAPTER IV - POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS SUPREME COURT
Sec. 3-4-1 Tribal Supreme Court
Sec. 3-4-2 Term of Office of Tribal Chief Justice and Tribal Associate Justices
Sec. 3-4-3 Duties of Tribal Chief Justice and Tribal Associate Justice
CHAPTER V - TRIBAL COURT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 3-5-1 Establishment
Sec. 3-5-2 Delegation of Authority
Sec. 3-5-3 Tribal Court Administration
Sec. 3-5-4 Duties of Tribal Court Administrator
Sec. 3-5-5 Civil Immunity of Tribal Court Administration Personnel
Sec. 3-5-6 Reports to the Tribal Council
Sec. 3-5-7 Prohibition on Service
CHAPTER VI - JUDICIAL RULES OF CONDUCT
Sec. 3-6-1 Application of Judicial Rules of Conduct
Sec. 3-6-2 A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
Sec. 3-6-3 A Judge Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety
Sec. 3-6-4 A Judge Shall Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
Sec. 3-6-5 A Judge May Engage in Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
Sec. 3-6-6 A Judge Shall Conduct Extra-Judicial Activities as to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with Judicial Obligations
Sec. 3-6-7 A Judge Shall Refrain from Inappropriate Political Activity
Sec. 3-6-8 Violations of the Rules of Judicial Conduct
TITLE 4 - JURISDICTION
Sec. 4-1-1 Personal Jurisdiction Civil
Sec. 4-1-2 Personal Jurisdiction Criminal
Sec. 4-1-3 Jurisdiction over Property
Sec. 4-1-4 Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Sec. 4-1-5 Original and Exclusive Jurisdiction
TITLE 5 - LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
CHAPTER I
Sec. 5-1-1 Civil
Sec. 5-1-2 Criminal
TITLE 6 - CIVIL JURIES AND TRIALS
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 6-1-1 Title
Sec. 6-1-2 Authority and Purpose
Sec. 6-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 6-1-4 Generally
Sec. 6-1-5 Criminal Jury Requirements
Sec. 6-1-6 Civil jury requirements
Sec. 6-1-7 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 6-1-8 Severability
Sec. 6-1-9 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 6-1-10 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - JURY SELECTION AND JURORS
Sec. 6-2-1 Qualifications of Jurors
Sec. 6-2-2 Selection of jurors
Sec. 6-2-3 Instructions to Jury upon Empanelling
Sec. 6-2-4 Compensation of Jurors and Members of the Venire Panel
CHAPTER III - CIVIL TRIALS
Sec. 6-3-1 - Civil Trials
Sec. 6-3-2 - Public Trials
TITLE 7 - ATTORNEYS
CHAPTER I
Sec. 7-1-1 Tribal Council to License Attorneys
Sec. 7-1-2 Requirements for Admission to Practice
Sec. 7-1-3 Licenses
TITLE 8 - CRIMINAL
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8-1-1 Misdemeanor Offenses
Sec. 8-1-2 Classification of Offenses
Sec. 8-1-3 Range of Sentences of Imprisonment for Misdemeanors
Sec. 8-1-4 Range of Fines for Misdemeanors
Sec. 8-1-5 Pre-sentence and Pre-fine Investigation
Sec. 8-1-6 Probation Suspension of Sentence and Fines
Sec. 8-1-7 Appearance Bonds
Sec. 8-1-8 Criminal Liability
Sec. 8-1-9 Complicity Aiding and Abetting
Sec. 8-1-10 Defenses
Sec. 8-1-11 Attempt
Sec. 8-1-12 Conspiracy
Sec. 8-1-13 Habitual Offenders
Sec. 8-1-14 Gender
Sec. 8-1-15 Civil Immunity in Prosecutorial Capacity
Sec. 8-1-16 Severability
CHAPTER II - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
Sec. 8-2-1 Assault
Sec. 8-2-2 Harassment
Sec. 8-2-3 Coercion
Sec. 8-2-4 Kidnapping
Sec. 8-2-5 Custodial Interference
Sec. 8-2-6 Abduction
Sec. 8-2-7 Menacing
Sec. 8-2-8 Reckless Endangerment
Sec. 8-2-9 Unlawful Imprisonment
CHAPTER III - SEXUAL OFFENSES
Sec. 8-3-1 Definitions
Sec. 8-3-2 Consent of Victim
Sec. 8-3-3 Rape
Sec. 8-3-4 Sodomy
Sec. 8-3-5 Sexual Misconduct
Sec. 8-3-6 Sexual Torture
Sec. 8-3-7 Sexual Abuse
Sec. 8-3-8 Sexual Abuse of Child Under 12
Sec. 8-3-9 Indecent Exposure
Sec. 8-3-10 Child Molestation; Luring Child to Perform or to Propose Sexual Acts
Sec. 8-3-11 Transmission of Obscene Material to Child
Sec. 8-3-12 Solicitation of Child by Electronic Means
Sec. 8-3-13 Bigamy
Sec. 8-3-14 Adultery
Sec. 8-3-15 Incest
CHAPTER IV - PROPERTY OFFENSES
Sec. 8-4-1 Criminal Trespass
Sec. 8-4-2 Burglary
Sec. 8-4-3 Possession of Burglar Tools
Sec. 8-4-4 Criminal Mischief
Sec. 8-4-5 Arson
Sec. 8-4-6 Criminal Tampering
CHAPTER V - THEFT AND ROBBERY OFFENSES
Sec. 8-5-1 Theft of Property
Sec. 8-5-2 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle
Sec. 8-5-3 Receiving Stolen Property
Sec. 8-5-4 Robbery
Sec. 8-5-5 Forgery
Sec. 8-5-6 Fraud
Sec. 8-5-7 Embezzlement
Sec. 8-5-8 Theft of Services
Sec. 8-5-9 Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument
Sec. 8-5-10 Obtaining Signature by Deception
Sec. 8-5-11 Criminal Impersonation
CHAPTER VI - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PUBLIC AND TRIBE
Sec. 8-6-1 Obstruction of Government
Sec. 8-6-2 Giving a False Alarm
Sec. 8-6-3 False Reporting to Law Enforcement
Sec. 8-6-4 Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
Sec. 8-6-5 Tampering With Tribal Records
Sec. 8-6-6 Escape
Sec. 8-6-7 Contempt of Court
Sec. 8-6-8 Resisting Arrest
Sec. 8-6-9 Bribery of Tribal Officials
Sec. 8-6-10 Failure to Disclose Conflict of Interest
Sec. 8-6-11 Misuse of Confidential Information
Sec. 8-6-12 Perjury
Sec. 8-6-13 Rioting
Sec. 8-6-14 Inciting a Riot
Sec. 8-6-15 Disorderly Conduct
Sec. 8-6-16 Public Intoxication
Sec. 8-6-17 Carrying Concealed Weapons
Sec. 8-6-18 Prostitution
Sec. 8-6-19 Public Lewdness
Sec. 8-6-20 Non-Support
Sec. 8-6-21 Abandonment of Children
Sec. 8-6-22 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
Sec. 8-6-23 Failure to Send Children to School
Sec. 8-6-24 Abandonment of Iceboxes, Refrigerators and other Similar Containers
Sec. 8-6-25 Communicable Disease
Sec. 8-6-26 Desecration of Flags
Sec. 8-6-27 Removal or Destruction of Antiquities
Sec. 8-6-28 Defacing Official Signs
Sec. 8-6-29 Littering
Sec. 8-6-30 Extortion
Sec. 8-6-31 Cruelty to Animals
Sec. 8-6-32 Issuing a Bad Check
Sec. 8-6-33 False Swearing
Sec. 8-6-34 Unlawful Burning
Sec. 8-6-35 Tampering with Evidence
Sec. 8-6-36 Official Misconduct
Sec. 8-6-37 Threats and Other Improper Influence in Official and Political Matters
Sec. 8-6-38 Falsely Reporting an Incident
Sec. 8-6-39 Interfering with Judicial Proceedings
Sec. 8-6-40 Interfering with an Officer
Sec. 8-6-41 Refusing to Aid an Officer
Sec. 8-6-42 Threats or Intimidation to Law Enforcement Officer, Tribal Judge, Tribal Justice, Tribal Council Member or Tribal Employee
Sec. 8-6-43 Failure to Make Required Child Abuse, Neglect or Molestation Reports
Sec. 8-6-44 Hindering Prosecution or Apprehension
Sec. 8-6-45 Bribing a Witness
Sec. 8-6-46 Bribe Receiving by a Witness
Sec. 8-6-47 Intimidating a Witness
Sec. 8-6-48 Tampering with a Witness
Sec. 8-6-49 Bribing a Juror
Sec. 8-6-50 Bribe Receiving by a Juror
Sec. 8-6-51 Intimidating a Juror
Sec. 8-6-52 Jury Tampering
Sec. 8-6-53 Loitering
Sec. 8-6-54 Open House Parties
Sec. 8-6-55 Absentee Voting Fraud
Sec. 8-6-56 Unlawful Acts of Vandalism against Historic Property
Sec. 8-6-57 Unlawful Possession of Historic Property
Sec. 8-6-58 Desecration of Burial Grounds or Private Graves
CHAPTER VII - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL
Sec. 8-7-1 Definitions
Sec. 8-7-2 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Sec. 8-7-3 Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and/or Peyote
Sec. 8-7-4 Unlawful Possession of Alcoholic Beverages
Sec. 8-7-5 Unlawful Possession of Certain Chemical Compounds; Salvia
Sec. 8-7-6 Unlawful Possession of Anhydrous Ammonia
Sec. 8-7-7 Unlawful Possession of Precursor
Sec. 8-7-8 Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances
Sec. 8-7-9 Unlawful Distribution of Marijuana and/or Peyote
Sec. 8-7-10 Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to Minors
Sec. 8-7-11 Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Minors
Sec. 8-7-12 Selling, Furnishing or Giving Controlled Substances to Minors
Sec. 8-7-13 Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
Sec. 8-7-14 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sec. 8-7-15 Fraudulent Submissions in Connection with a License or Permit
CHAPTER VIII - TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Sec. 8-8-1 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Sec. 8-8-2 Implied Consent: When Tests Administered: For Refusal to Submit to Test
Sec. 8-8-3 Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Sec. 8-8-4 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer
Sec. 8-8-5 Homicide by Vehicle
CHAPTER IX - OBSCENE MATTER CONTAINING THE VISUAL DEPICTION OF CHILDREN
Sec. 8-9-1 Definitions
Sec. 8-9-2 Proof of Knowledge
Sec. 8-9-3 Dissemination or Display of Obscene Matter
Sec. 8-9-4 Possession of Obscene Matter
Sec. 8-9-5 Permitting Child to Engage in Production of Obscene Matter
Sec. 8-9-6 Production of Obscene Matter
Sec. 8-9-7 Proof of Age of Person Depicted
Sec. 8-9-8 Identity of Person Depicted Not Required
Sec. 8-9-9 Commercial Exploitation for Prurient Appeal
TITLE 8A - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sec. 8A-2-1 Short Title, Purpose, and Definitions
Sec. 8A-2-2 Written Policies and Procedures
Sec. 8A-2-3 Criminal Domestic Abuse
Sec. 8A-2-4 Penalties
Sec. 8A-2-5 Stalking
Sec. 8A-2-6 Investigating of Domestic Abuse (Violence) Complaints
Sec. 8A-2-7 Mandatory Arrest
Sec. 8A-2-8 Duties of Law Enforcement Officer
Sec. 8A-2-9 Filing Complaints
Sec. 8A-2-10 Reporting by Officer
Sec. 8A-2-11 Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers
Sec. 8A-2-12 Notice of Rights
Sec. 8A-2-13 Reporting Statistics
Sec. 8A-2-14 Violation of a Protection from Abuse Order
Sec. 8A-2-15 Alternative Sentencing
TITLE 9 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER I - CRIMINAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 9-1-1 Style of Cases
Sec. 9-1-2 Commencement of Criminal Cases
Sec. 9-1-3 Defendant's Rights in all Criminal Proceedings
Sec. 9-1-4 Release
Sec. 9-1-5 Arraignment
Sec. 9-1-6 Trial
Sec. 9-1-7 Jury Trials
Sec. 9-1-8 Criminal Trials
Sec. 9-1-9 Sentences
Sec. 9-1-10 Right of Appeal
Sec. 9-1-11 Search and Seizures
Sec. 9-1-12 Warrantless Searches
Sec. 9-1-13 Disposition of Seized Property
CHAPTER II - EXTRADITION
Sec. 9-2-1 General Provisions
Sec. 9-2-2 Investigation upon Extradition Demand
Sec. 9-2-3 Warrant of Arrest
Sec. 9-2-4 Hearing
Sec. 9-2-5 Extradition by the Tribe
Sec. 9-2-6 Waiver of Extradition
Sec. 9-2-7 Sovereign Immunity Not Waived
Sec. 9-2-8 Limitations of Extradition
TITLE 10 - CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ELDERS
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 10-1-1 Prior Sections Repealed
Sec. 10-1-2 Effective Date
Sec. 10-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 10-1-4 Appeals
Sec. 10-1-5 Severability
CHAPTER II - JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE
Sec. 10-2-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-2-2 Policy
Sec. 10-2-3 Jurisdiction
Sec. 10-2-4 Transfer to Tribal Court
Sec. 10-2-5 Juvenile Court Procedure
Sec. 10-2-6 Relations with Other Agencies
Sec. 10-2-7 Juvenile Court Personnel
Sec. 10-2-8 Rights of Parties in Juvenile Proceedings
Sec. 10-2-9 Juvenile Offender: Taken into Custody
Sec. 10-2-10 Juvenile Offender: Detention Hearing
Sec. 10-2-11 Juvenile Offender: Initiation of Proceedings
Sec. 10-2-12 Juvenile Offender: Consent Decree
Sec. 10-2-13 Juvenile Offender: Adjudication Proceedings
Sec. 10-2-14 Juvenile Offender: Predisposition Studies, Reports and Examinations
Sec. 10-2-15 Juvenile Offender: Disposition Proceedings
Sec. 10-2-16 Juvenile Offender: Review, Modification, Revocation, Extension or Termination of Dispositional Orders
Sec. 10-2-17 Family in Need of Services: Interim Care
Sec. 10-2-18 Family in Need of Services: Initiation of Proceedings
Sec. 10-2-19 Family in Need of Services: Consent Decree
Sec. 10-2-20 Family in Need of Services: Hearings and Disposition
Sec. 10-2-21 Severability
CHAPTER III - CHILD PROTECTION CODE
Sec. 10-3-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-3-2 Policy
Sec. 10-3-3 Purpose
Sec. 10-3-4 Civil Nature of Code
Sec. 10-3-5 Definitions
Sec. 10-3-6 Duty to Report Abuse or Neglect of a Child
Sec. 10-3-7 Immunity for Reporting
Sec. 10-3-8 Failure to Report; Civil Penalty; Damages; Criminal Liability
Sec. 10-3-9 Bad Faith Report; Civil Liability; Damages, Criminal Liability
Sec. 10-3-10 Privileged Communication
Sec. 10-3-11 Investigations of Abuse and Neglect
Sec. 10-3-12 Criminal Investigation
Sec. 10-3-13 Confidentiality of Reporter, Hearings, Penalties for Noncompliance
Sec. 10-3-14 Severability
CHAPTER IV - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CODE
Sec. 10-4-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-4-2 Policy
Sec. 10-4-3 Purpose
Sec. 10-4-4 Action for Support of Minor Child
Sec. 10-4-5 Child Support Enforcement by Public Agencies
Sec. 10-4-6 Blood Tests
Sec. 10-4-7 Support of Children Born Out of Wedlock
Sec. 10-4-8 Nonsupport
Sec. 10-4-9 Sovereign Immunity and Costs
Sec. 10-4-10 Severability
CHAPTER V - UNIFORM RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT
Sec. 10-5-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-5-2 Purposes
Sec. 10-5-3 Definitions
Sec. 10-5-4 Remedies Additional
Sec. 10-5-5 Duty of Support
Sec. 10-5-6 Demanding Surrender; Extradition Provisions Applicable
Sec. 10-5-7 Relieved of Extradition
Sec. 10-5-8 Duties of Support Enforceable, Presumption
Sec. 10-5-9 Reimbursement of Expenditures
Sec. 10-5-10 Jurisdiction; Petition
Sec. 10-5-11 Petition; Verification; Contents; Information; Filing
Sec 10-5-12 Petition; Copy to Court of Responding State; Forwarding and Filing
Sec. 10-5-13 Duty of Court
Sec. 10-5-14 Order to Furnish Support
Sec. 10-5-15 Orders Transmitted to Court of Initiating State
Sec. 10-5-16 Additional Powers of Court
Sec. 10-5-17 Duties of Court When Acting as Responding State
Sec. 10-5-18 Duties of Court When Acting as Initiating State; Receipt and Disbursement of Payments
Sec. 10-5-19 Husband and Wife Competent Witnesses
Sec. 10-5-20 Orders of Support; Concurrent Jurisdiction
Sec. 10-5-21 Jurisdiction Not Conferred
Sec. 10-5-22 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 10-5-23 Severability
CHAPTER VI - TRIBAL ELDER AND ADULT PROTECTION CODE
Sec. 10-6-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-6-2 Policy
Sec. 10-6-3 Purpose
Sec. 10-6-4 Civil Nature of Code
Sec. 10-6-5 Definitions
Sec. 10-6-6 Duty to Report Abuse or Neglect of an Elder
Sec. 10-6-7 Immunity for Reporting
Sec. 10-6-8 Failure to Report; Civil Penalty; Damages; Criminal Liability
Sec. 10-6-9 Bad Faith Report; Civil Liability; Damages, Criminal Liability
Sec. 10-6-10 Investigation
Sec. 10-6-11 Privileged Communication
Sec. 10-6-12 Criminal Investigation
Sec. 10-6-13 Emergency
Sec. 10-6-14 Rights of Elders, Adults, Their Families and Caretakers
Sec. 10-6-15 Procedures for Determining Capacity, Abuse or Neglect
Sec. 10-6-16 Elder and Adult Protection Order; Term
Sec. 10-6-17 Confidentiality of Reporter, Records, Hearings, Penalties for Noncompliance
Sec. 10-6-18 Criminal Prosecutions
Sec. 10-6-19 Court Proceeding on Petition
Sec. 10-6-20 Severability
CHAPTER VII - GUARDIANSHIP ACT
Sec. 10-7-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-7-2 Jurisdiction
Sec. 10-7-3 Procedure for Appointment of Guardian, Petition, Citation Hearing and Appointment
Sec. 10-7-4 Guardian for a Minor and Physically Incompetent Person
Sec. 10-7-5 Powers of a Guardian over the Person and Estate
Sec. 10-7-6 Qualifications of Guardian Oath and Bond
Sec. 10-7-7 Sale, Exchange or Mortgage of Property
Sec. 10-7-8 Termination of the Duties and Powers of the Guardian
Sec. 10-7-9 Restoration of One Determined to be Incompetent or Habitual Drunkard
Sec. 10-7-10 State Laws Applicable
Sec. 10-7-11 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 10-7-12 Severability
CHAPTER VIII - TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CODE
Sec. 10-8-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-8-2 Purpose
Sec. 10-8-3 Grounds for Involuntary Termination
Sec. 10-8-4 Termination at Initial Disposition
Sec. 10-8-5 Evidence
Sec. 10-8-6 Termination of Parental Rights Order
Sec. 10-8-7 Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights
Sec. 10-8-8 Withdrawal of Voluntary Relinquishment
Sec. 10-8-9 Child's Continued Right to Benefits
Sec. 10-8-10 Right to Appeal
Sec. 10-8-11 Post Termination Review Hearings
Sec. 10-8-12 Severability
CHAPTER IX - ADOPTION CODE
Sec. 10-9-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-9-2 Purpose
Sec. 10-9-3 Consent to Adoption
Sec. 10-9-4 Execution of Consent to Adopt
Sec. 10-9-5 Who May File an Adoption Petition
Sec. 10-9-6 Contents of Adoption Petition
Sec. 10-9-7 Notice
Sec. 10-9-8 Home Studies
Sec. 10-9-9 Withdrawal of Consent
Sec. 10-9-10 Adoption Preferences
Sec. 10-9-11 Hearing Procedures
Sec. 10-9-12 Adoption Decree
Sec. 10-9-13 Severability
CHAPTER X - FOSTER HOME LICENSING CODE
Sec. 10-10-1 Short Title
Sec. 10-10-2 Purpose
Sec. 10-10-3 Inspection and Licensing Procedures
Sec. 10-10-4 Waiver
Sec. 10-10-5 Foster Home Requirements
Sec. 10-10-6 The Foster Family
Sec. 10-10-7 The Foster Child
Sec. 10-10-8 Severability
CHAPTER XI - CHILD PROTECTION TEAM
Sec. 10-11-1 Child Protection Team
Sec. 10-11-2 Severability
CHAPTER XII - AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICAL TREATMENT
Sec. 10-12-1 Unavailability of Parent, Life Endangerment
Sec. 10-12-2 Considerations to be Given
Sec. 10-12-3 Orders of the Court
Sec. 10-12-4 Costs
Sec. 10-12-5 Severability
CHAPTER XIII - JUVENILE/CHILD/FAMILY PROTECTION RECORDS
Sec. 10-13-1 Juvenile Court Records
Sec. 10-13-2 Law Enforcement and Family Services Records
Sec. 10-13-3 Destruction of Records
Sec. 10-13-4 Severability
CHAPTER XIV - EMANCIPATION
Sec. 10-14-1 Petition
Sec. 10-14-2 Affidavit Supporting Petition
Sec. 10-14-3 Notice of Petition
Sec. 10-14-4 Evidentiary Requirements
Sec. 10-14-5 Effects of Emancipation
Sec. 10-14-6 Severability
CHAPTER XV - TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION
Sec. 10-15-1 General Provisions
Sec. 10-15-2 Policy
Sec. 10-15-3 Procedures for Transfer from State Court
Sec. 10-15-4 Full Faith and Credit; Conflict of Laws
Sec. 10-15-5 Severability
TITLE 11 - CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 11-1-1 Cause of Action and Defenses
TITLE 12 - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
Sec. 12-1-1 Foreign Judgments
Sec. 12-1-2 Application
Sec. 12-1-3 Review by Court
Sec. 12-1-4 Payment of Judgment
TITLE 13 - TRIBAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER I - TRIBAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Sec. 13-1-1 Scope of Rules
Sec. 13-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 13-1-3 Complaint and/or Petition
Sec. 13-1-4 Answer
Sec. 13-1-5 Counter-Claim
Sec. 13-1-6 Amendments
Sec. 13-1-7 Pleadings and Service
Sec. 13-1-8 Summons
Sec. 13-1-9 Time Periods
Sec. 13-1-10 Discovery
Sec. 13-1-11 Pre-Trial Conference
Sec. 13-1-12 Witnesses
Sec. 13-1-13 Trial
Sec. 13-1-14 Evidence
Sec. 13-1-15 Default
Sec. 13-1-16 Enforcement of Judgments
Sec. 13-1-17 Appeals
CHAPTER II - DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY
Sec. 13-2-1 General Provisions
TITLE 13A - TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Sec. 13A-1-1 Rules and Regulations
Sec. 13A-1-2 Speeding
Sec. 13A-1-3 Reckless Driving
Sec. 13A-1-4 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Sec. 13A-1-5 Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Sec. 13A-1-6 Driving Without License
Sec. 13A-1-7 Failure to Stop at Stop Sign
Sec. 13A-1-8 Driving on Wrong Side of Road
Sec. 13A-1-9 Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Sec. 13A-1-10 Failure to Provide Child Passenger Restraints
Sec. 13A-1-11 Failure to Utilize Safety Belts
Sec. 13A-1-12 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer
Sec. 13A-1-13 Overtaking School Bus or Church Bus
Sec. 13A-1-14 Clinging to Vehicles
Sec. 13A-1-15 Clinging to Other Vehicles
Sec. 13A-1-16 Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places
Sec. 13A-1-17 Crossing Fire Hose
Sec. 13A-1-18 Limitations on Backing
Sec. 13A-1-19 Putting Glass, Etc. on Highway, Road, Street or Public Right-of-Way Prohibited; Removal; Throwing of Litter onto Highway, Etc., Prohibited
Sec. 13A-1-20 Homicide by Vehicle
Sec. 13A-1-21 Officer Authorized to Remove Vehicle
Sec. 13A-1-22 When Right to Use Highways May be Restricted
Sec. 13A-1-23 Unauthorized Use of Handicapped Parking Place
Sec. 13A-1-24 Duty of Driver on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicle
Sec. 13A-1-25 Obedience to Public Safety Officers and Firefighters
Sec. 13A-1-26 Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions
Sec. 13A-1-27 Authorized Emergency Vehicles
Sec. 13A-1-28 Racing on Roadways
Sec. 13A-1-29 Pedestrians under Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
Sec. 13A-1-30 Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles
Sec. 13A-1-31 Riding on Motorcycles
Sec. 13A-1-32 Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic
Sec. 13A-1-33 Footrests and Handlebars
Sec. 13A-1-34 Headgear and Shoes Required for Motorcycle Riders and Responsibility for Juvenile Riders
Sec. 13A-1-35 Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles
Sec. 13A-1-36 Bicycle Operation; When Unlawful
Sec. 13A-1-37 Riding on Bicycles
Sec. 13A-1-38 Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths
Sec. 13A-1-39 Carrying Articles
Sec. 13A-1-40 Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles
Sec. 13A-1-41 Flag or Light at End of Load
Sec. 13A-1-42 Restrictions as to Tire Equipment
Sec. 13A-1-43 Spilling Loads or Litter
Sec. 13A-1-44 Rear Tags Required
Sec. 13A-1-45 Report Required Following Accident
Sec. 13A-1-46 Certificate of Insurance as Proof
Sec. 13A-1-47 Certificate Furnished By Nonresident as Proof
Sec. 13A-1-48 Motor Vehicle Liability Policy
Sec. 13A-1-49 Duty upon Striking Unattended Vehicle
Sec. 13A-1-50 Required Lighting Equipment
Sec. 13A-1-51 Requirements as To Head Lamps
Sec. 13A-1-52 Following Too Closely
Sec. 13A-1-53 Brakes
Sec. 13A-1-54 Mufflers; Prevention of Noise, Smoke, Etc.
Sec. 13A-1-55 Mirrors
Sec. 13A-1-56 Overtaking Vehicles on Left
Sec. 13A-1-57 Turning Movements and Required Signals
Sec. 13A-1-58 Operation of Motor Vehicle Bearing Tag or Plate Not Issued Thereof or Transferred Thereto
Sec. 13A-1-59 Restricted Licenses
Sec. 13A-1-60 Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting
Sec. 13A-1-61 Tags Required
Sec. 13A-1-62 Classification of Traffic Code and Fines
TITLE 13B - PROCEEDINGS TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES
Sec. 13B-1-1 Jurisdiction of the Tribal Court
Sec. 13B-1-2 Notice to Vacate
Sec. 13B-1-3 Affidavit/Complaint
Sec. 13B-1-4 Notice
Sec. 13B-1-5 Conduct of Trial
Sec. 13B-1-6 Nature of Judgment Allowed
Sec. 13B-1-7 Enforcement of Judgments
Sec. 13B-1-8 Appeals
Sec. 13B-1-9 Expedited Procedure for Eviction for Failure to Maintain Utilities
TITLE 14 - TRIBAL RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 14-1-1 Appeals to Tribal Supreme Court
Sec. 14-1-2 Civil
Sec. 14-1-3 Criminal
Sec. 14-1-4 Notice of Appeal
Sec. 14-1-5 Parties
Sec. 14-1-6 Stay Pending Appeal
Sec. 14-1-7 Trial Record and Briefs of Parties
Sec. 14-1-8 Oral Argument
Sec. 14-1-9 Tribal Supreme Court Decisions
Sec. 14-1-10 Clerk of the Court
Sec. 14-1-11 Rules and Regulations
TITLE 15 - DOMESTIC
CHAPTER I - MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
Sec. 15-1-1 Jurisdiction
Sec. 15-1-2 Prior Marriages Ratified
Sec. 15-1-3 Prior Divorce Decrees Full Faith and Credit
Sec. 15-1-4 Marriage Licenses
Sec. 15-1-5 Marriage License Application
Sec. 15-1-6 Legal Age to Marry
Sec. 15-1-7 Void Marriages
Sec. 15-1-8 Voidable Marriages
Sec. 15-1-9 Divorce Grounds
Sec. 15-1-10 Divorce Procedure
Sec. 15-1-11 Temporary Relief
Sec. 15-1-12 Modification of Divorce Decree
Sec. 15-1-13 Best Interest Rule
CHAPTER II - PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS
Sec. 15-2-1 Definitions
Sec. 15-2-2 Protection Orders
Sec. 15-2-3 Domestic Abuse Protection Order Relief Provisions
Sec. 15-2-4 Hearing, Domestic Abuse Protection Order
Sec. 15-2-5 Enforcement of Protection from Abuse Orders
TITLE 16 - ESTATES
Sec. 16-1-1 Jurisdiction
Sec. 16-1-2 Small Estates
Sec. 16-1-3 Intestate Estates Spouse's Share
Sec. 16-1-4 Intestate Share of Heirs Other Than Surviving Spouse
Sec. 16-1-5 Wills
Sec. 16-1-6 Administration of Estates
Sec. 16-1-7 Probate Hearing
TITLE 17 - GAME AND FISH
Sec. 17-1-1 Game and Fish
TITLE 18 - PERSONNEL AND ETHICS
Sec. 18-1-1 Personnel
Sec. 18-1-2 Ethics
Sec. 18-1-3 Penalties
TITLE 19 - RESERVED
TITLE 20 - GAMING
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 20-1-1 Title
Sec. 20-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 20-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 20-1-4 Gaming Authorized
Sec. 20-1-5 Location of Gaming
Sec. 20-1-6 Ownership of Gaming
Sec. 20-1-7 Use of Gaming Revenue
Sec. 20-1-8 Environment of Public Health and Safety
Sec. 20-1-9 Consent to Jurisdiction
Sec. 20-1-10 Applicable Law
Sec. 20-1-11 Service of Process
Sec. 20-1-12 Amendment
Sec. 20-1-13 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 20-1-14 Severability
Sec. 20-1-15 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 20-1-16 - Savings Provision
Sec. 20-1-17 - Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL
Sec. 20-2-1 Commission Established
Sec. 20-2-2 Independence
Sec. 20-2-3 Board of Commissioners
Sec. 20-2-4 Licensing of Commissioners
Sec. 20-2-5 Removal of Commissioners
Sec. 20-2-6 Powers and Duties of the Commission
Sec. 20-2-7 Rules and Regulations
Sec. 20-2-8 Tribal Gaming Commission Administrator
Sec. 20-2-9 Gaming Commission Staff Qualifications
Sec. 20-2-10 - Commissioners Prohibited from Participating in Tribal Gaming
Sec. 20-2-11 - Penalty for Divulging Certain Information
Sec. 20-2-12 - Reports
CHAPTER III - RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 20-3-1 Records and Reports for Gaming Establishments and Operations
Sec. 20-3-2 Audit of Gaming Establishments and Gaming Operations
Sec. 20-3-3 Reporting Criminal Activity
Sec. 20-3-4 Gaming Machine Fee
Sec. 20-3-5 Prohibited Actions Enumerated
CHAPTER IV - MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
Sec. 20-4-1 Management Contracts Subject to NIGC Approval
CHAPTER V - GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 20-5-1 Requirement of a License
Sec. 20-5-2 - Privilege; Conditions
Sec. 20-5-3 - Licenses not Assignable or Transferable
Sec. 20-5-4 - License Fees
Sec. 20-5-5 - Credits or Refunds
Sec. 20-5-6 - Retention of Licensing Records
CHAPTER VI - GAMING LICENSES FOR EMPLOYEES
Sec. 20-6-1 Standard for Issuing a Gaming License
Sec. 20-6-2 Application for Gaming License
Sec. 20-6-3 Previous Applications Submitted Without Notices
Sec. 20-6-4 Withdrawal of Gaming License Application
Sec. 20-6-5 Financial Disclosures
Sec. 20-6-6 Licensing Procedure
Sec. 20-6-7 Displaying Gaming License
CHAPTER VII - FACILITY LICENSES
Sec. 20-7-1 Standard for Issuing a Facility License
Sec. 20-7-2 Application for a Facility License
Sec. 20-7-3 Notification of a New Facility
Sec. 20-7-4 Displaying Facility License
CHAPTER VIII - VENDOR LICENSES
Sec. 20-8-1 Standard for Vendor Licensing
Sec. 20-8-2 Vendor Applications
Sec. 20-8-3 Withdrawal of Application by Vendor
Sec. 20-8-4 Background Investigations
Sec. 20-8-5 Displaying License
CHAPTER IX - COMPACT OR SECRETARIAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 20-9-1 Compact with the State of Alabama or Secretarial Procedures
Sec. 20-9-2 Assessments
Sec. 20-9-3 Regulation of the Commission
CHAPTER X - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 20-10-1 Civil Violations
Sec. 20-10-2 Civil Sanctions and Penalties
Sec. 20-10-3 Hearings and Appeals
Sec. 20-10-4 Enforcement Actions in Tribal Court
Sec. 20-10-5 Ex Parte Communications
Sec. 20-10-6 - Comity and Concurrent Jurisdiction
TITLE 21 - EXECUTIVE CODE
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 21-1-1 Title
Sec. 21-1-2 Authority and Purpose
Sec. 21-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 21-1-4 Promulgation of Policies and Procedures
CHAPTER II - EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Sec. 21-2-1 Vested Power
Sec. 21-2-2 Powers and Duties of Tribal Council Executive Officers
CHAPTER III - TRIBAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES
Sec. 21-3-1 - Generally
Sec. 21-3-2 - Chief of Staff
Sec. 21-3-3 - Tribal Chief Financial Officer
Sec. 21-3-4 - Tribal Attorney General/Chief Legal Officer
Sec. 21-3-5 - Chief Governmental Relations Advisor
CHAPTER IV - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 21-4-1 - Delegations by the Chairman
Sec. 21-4-2 - Levels of Delegations
Sec. 21-4-3 - Re-delegation
Sec. 21-4-4 - Accountability
Sec. 21-4-5 - No Re-delegation Authorized
Sec. 21-4-6 - Prior Approval Required
Sec. 21-4-7- Record of Delegation
CHAPTER V - ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN OF OPERATIONS
Sec. 21-5-1 - Generally
TITLE 22 - ELECTIONS
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 22-1-1 Title
Sec. 22-1-2 Authority and Purpose
Sec. 22-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 22-1-4 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 22-1-5 Severability
Sec. 22-1-6 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 22-1-7 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 22-2-1 Election Board
Sec. 22-2-2 Rules and Regulations
CHAPTER III - ELECTION PROCESS
Sec. 22-3-1 Tribal Council Officer and At-Large Member Election
Sec. 22-3-2 Annual Election
Sec. 22-3-3 Run-Off Election
Sec. 22-3-4 Special Elections
Sec. 22-3-5 Uncontested Elections
Sec. 22-3-6 Election Notices
CHAPTER IV - CANDIDACY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 22-4-1 Candidates for Tribal Council
Sec. 22-4-2 Campaigning
Sec. 22-4-3 Voter List and Mailings
CHAPTER V - GENERAL COUNCIL PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT
Sec. 22-5-1 Popular Participation in Government
CHAPTER VI - CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROCESS
Sec. 22-6-1 Constitutional Amendments
CHAPTER VII - POLLING PROVISIONS
Sec. 22-7-1 Preparation of Ballots
Sec. 22-7-2 Absentee Ballots
Sec. 22-7-3 Walk-In Voting
Sec. 22-7-4 Manner of Voting
Sec. 22-7-5 Voter Eligibility
CHAPTER VIII - ELECTION RESULTS AND CERTIFICATION
Sec. 22-8-1 Election Results
CHAPTER IX - APPEAL
Sec. 22-9-1 Appeal of Election Board Decisions
TITLE 23 - REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY
Sec. 23-1-1 Repealer
Sec. 23-1-2 Severability
TITLE 24 - REMOVAL AND EXCLUSION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 24-1-1 Definitions
CHAPTER II - REMOVAL
Sec. 24-2-1 Offenses and Procedures
Sec. 24-2-2 Limitation on Force
Sec. 24-2-3 Immunity from Suit
CHAPTER III - EXCLUSION
Sec. 24-3-1 Offenses
Sec. 24-3-2 Power to Exclude
Sec. 24-3-3 Procedure for Exclusion Less Than Three Days
Sec. 24-3-4 Procedure for Exclusion More Than Three Days
Sec. 24-3-5 Term of Exclusion
Sec. 24-3-6 Votes Required for Exclusion
Sec. 24-3-7 Reinstatement
TITLE 25 - CORONER
Sec. 25-1-1 Qualifications of Coroner
Sec. 25-1-2 Appointment of Coroner
Sec. 25-1-3 Oath of Office of Coroner
Sec. 25-1-4 Term of Office of Coroner
Sec. 25-1-5 Duties of Coroner
Sec. 25-1-6 Removal of Coroner
TITLE 26 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 26-1-1 Short Title
Sec. 26-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 26-1-3 The Tribe's Inherent Sovereign Power to Manage and Regulate Environmental Protection on the Reservation
Sec. 26-1-4 The Tribe's Environmental Program
Sec. 26-1-5 The Tribe's Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 26-1-6 Civil Jurisdiction over All Persons and Places on or Within the Reservation
Sec. 26-1-7 Purposes of This Title
Sec. 26-1-8 Consensual Relations among Non-Members, the Tribe, and Members
Sec. 26-1-9 Applicability of Environmental Title
Sec. 26-1-10 Delegation of Authority
Sec. 26-1-11 Environmental Policy and Enforcement
Sec. 26-1-12 Power of the Tribal Regulatory Commission to Grant Permits, Take Remedial Action, Assess Civil Penalties, and Revoke, Suspend or Modify Permits
Sec. 26-1-13 Issuance of Guidance Documents
Sec. 26-1-14 The Director Shall Prepare and File an Annual Report with the Tribal Council
Sec. 26-1-15 The Environmental Department is the Lead Tribal Agency
Sec. 26-1-16 Duty of the Director to Investigate the Activities of Any Person(s) Under the Title
Sec. 26-1-17 Compliance, Abatement and Remedial Action Orders
Sec. 26-1-18 Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctive Relief
Sec. 26-1-19 Civil Penalties
Sec. 26-1-20 Civil Damages
Sec. 26-1-21 Trust Fund
Sec. 26-1-22 Compliance Monitoring
Sec. 26-1-23 Tribal Regulatory Commission Hearings Pertaining to Revocation, Suspension, or Modification of Permits
Sec. 26-1-24 Public Information
Sec. 26-1-25 Right to Appear
Sec. 26-1-26 Repeal
Sec. 26-1-27 Severability
CHAPTER II - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 26-2-1 Solid Waste Management on the Reservation
Sec. 26-2-2 Definitions
Sec. 26-2-3 The Tribe's Solid Waste Policies
Sec. 26-2-4 Purposes of the Solid Waste Management Program
Sec. 26-2-5 The Director Shall Develop the Solid Waste Management Program
Sec. 26-2-6 Issuing Permits for MSWLFS and for the Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste
Sec. 21-2-7 Promulgation of Rules and Issuance of Solid Waste Guidance Documents
Sec. 26-2-8 Environmental Department is the Lead Tribal Agency for All Solid Waste Matters
Sec. 26-2-9 Prohibition of Dumping of Solid Waste
Sec. 26-2-10 Prohibited Materials
Sec. 26-2-11 Prohibition of Regulated or Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste
Sec. 26-2-12 Prohibition of Burning of Solid or Hazardous Waste
Sec. 26-2-13 Recycling
Sec. 26-2-14 Household Hazardous Wastes
Sec. 26-2-15 Requirements for Cover Material
Sec. 26-2-16 Applications for Permit to Construct and/or Operate a MWSLF on Tribal Property
Sec. 26-2-17 Construction and Operation of MWSLFs on Tribal Property
CHAPTER III - LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 26-3-1 Land Resource Management on the Reservation
Sec. 26-3-2 Definitions
Sec. 26-3-3 Purposes of the Land Management Program
Sec. 26-3-4 The Director Shall Develop the Tribe's Land Management Program
Sec. 26-3-5 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations, and Issuance Land Management Guidance Documents
Sec. 26-3-6 Duties of the Environmental Department under the Land Management Program
Sec. 26-3-7 Best Management Practices within the Reservation
Sec. 26-3-8 Pesticide Management
Sec. 26-3-9 Management of Agricultural Animal Wastes
Sec. 26-3-10 Fertilizer and Nutrient Management
Sec. 26-3-11 Forest Management on Tribal Lands
Sec. 26-3-12 Mineral Resources Management on Tribal Lands
CHAPTER IV - WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 26-4-1 Water Resource Management on the Reservation
Sec. 26-4-2 Definitions
Sec. 26-4-3 Purposes of the Water Resource Management Program
Sec. 26-4-4 The Director Shall Develop the Tribe's Water Resource Management Program
Sec. 26-4-5 Issuance of Water Resource Management Program Guidance Documents
Sec. 26-4-6 Duties of the Environmental Department under the Tribe's Water Resource Management Program
Sec. 26-4-7 The Tribe's Anti-Degradation Policy
Sec. 26-4-8 Narrative Water Quality Criteria
Sec. 26-4-9 Narrative Biological Criteria
Sec. 26-4-10 Water Quality Standards for Wetlands
Sec. 26-4-11 Designated Uses of Tribal Waters
Sec. 26-4-12 Numeric Water Quality Criteria
Sec. 26-4-13 Permitting Under the Water Resource Management Program
Sec. 26-4-14 Standard Operating Procedures and Analytical Methods
CHAPTER V - FOOD AND BEVERAGE STANDARDS
Sec. 26-5-1 Adoption of Food and Beverage Standards
Sec. 26-5-2 Rules for Environmental Health and Safety
TITLE 27 - TRIBAL UNIFORM PRUDENT INVESTOR ACT
Sec. 27-1-1 Short Title
Sec. 27-1-2 Statement of Purpose
Sec. 27-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 27-1-4 Prudent Investor Rule
Sec. 27-1-5 Standard of Care, Portfolio Strategy; Risk and Return Objectives
Sec. 27-1-6 Diversification
Sec. 27-1-7 Duties at Inception of Trusteeship
Sec. 27-1-8 Loyalty
Sec. 27-1-9 Impartiality
Sec. 27-1-10 Investment Costs
Sec. 27-1-11 Reviewing Compliance
Sec. 27-1-12 Delegation of Management and Investment Functions
Sec. 27-1-13 The Language Invoking Standard of Act
Sec. 27-1-14 Application to Existing Trusts
Sec. 27-1-15 Uniformity of Application and Construction
Sec. 27-1-16 Severability
Sec. 27-1-17 Effective Date
TITLE 28 - ETHICS
Sec. 28-1-1 Title
Sec. 28-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 28-1-3 Intent
Sec. 28-1-4 Definitions
Sec. 28-1-5 Standards of Conduct for Tribal Officials and Key Employees
Sec. 28-1-6 Standards of Conduct for Tribal Employees
Sec. 28-1-7 Ethics Board
Sec. 28-1-8 Ethics Officer
Sec. 28-1-9 Tribal Court Clerk's Office
Sec. 28-1-10 Advisory Opinions
Sec. 28-1-11 Report and Investigation Procedures
Sec. 28-1-12 Appeal by Reporting Party if No Ethics Complaint is Filed
Sec. 28-1-13 Ethics Complaint and Hearing Procedures
Sec. 28-1-14 Negotiated Disposition
Sec. 28-1-15 Administrative Hearing Procedures
Sec. 28-1-16 Notices and Filings
Sec. 28-1-17 Time Computation
Sec. 28-1-18 Prior Inconsistent Law
TITLE 29 - TORT CLAIMS ACT
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 29-1-1 Title
Sec. 29-1-2 Authority
Sec. 29-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 29-1-4 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 29-1-5 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 29-1-6 Severability
Sec. 29-1-7 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - TORT CLAIMS OF GAMING FACILITY PATRONS
Sec. 29-2-1 Purpose
Sec. 29-2-2 Covered Claims
Sec. 29-2-3 Excluded Claims
Sec. 29-2-4 Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 29-2-5 Processing of Claims
Sec. 29-2-6 Action in Tribal Court
Sec. 29-2-7 Principles of Law Applicable to Determination of Claims
Sec. 29-2-8 Limitations on Awards
Sec. 29-2-9 Report to the Tribal Council
CHAPTER III - ACTIONS IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 29-3-1 Tort Claims Resulting from Emergency Management Activities
Sec. 29-3-2 Tort Claims Resulting from Abuse Reports
Sec. 29-3-3 Tort Claims against Volunteers
TITLE 30 - UTILITIES AUTHORITY
Sec. 30-1-1 Purpose
Sec. 30-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 30-1-3 Proviso for Utilities Authority
Sec. 30-1-4 Grant of Powers and Limitations
Sec. 30-1-5 Utilities Authority Board of Directors
Sec. 30-1-6 Fiscal Practices
Sec. 30-1-7 Dissolution
TITLE 31 - RESERVED
TITLE 32 - TAX
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 32-1-1 Title
Sec. 32-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 32-1-3 Severability
Sec. 32-1-4 Prior Contract Obligations
Sec. 32-1-5 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 32-2-1 Office of Taxation
Sec. 32-2-2 Rules and Regulations
Sec. 32-2-3 Returns and Payments
Sec. 32-2-4 Exempt Certificates
Sec. 32-2-5 Determination of Tax in Absence of a Return
Sec. 32-2-6 Records and Record Keeping
Sec. 32-2-7 Examinations and Audits
Sec. 32-2-8 Returned Payments
Sec. 32-2-9 Partial Payments
Sec. 32-2-10 Administrative Appeals
Sec. 32-2-11 Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
Sec. 32-2-12 Suits against the Office of Taxation
CHAPTER III - IMPOSITION AND RATES OF TAX
Sec. 32-3-1 Hotel Occupancy Tax
Sec. 32-3-2 Prepared Food and Beverage Tax
Sec. 32-3-3 Retail Sales Tax
Sec. 32-3-4 Admissions Tax
Sec. 32-3-5 Vending Tax
CHAPTER IV - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 32-4-1 Penalties
Sec. 32-4-2 Compromise of Liability
Sec. 32-4-3 Effect of Final Assessments
CHAPTER V - ALLOCATION
Sec. 32-5-1 Allocation
TITLE 33 - TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 33-1-1 Short Title
Sec. 33-1-2 Authority
Sec. 33-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 33-1-4 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 33-2-1 Delegation of Authority
Sec. 33-2-2 Powers and Duties of Commission
Sec. 33-2-3 Powers and Duties of TERO Office
Sec. 33-2-4 Duties and Authority of the Tribal Regulatory Commission
Sec. 33-2-5 Powers and Duties of TERO Office
Sec. 33-2-6 Certification of Businesses
Sec. 33-2-7 Application Procedures
Sec. 33-2-8 Withdrawal of Certification
CHAPTER III - INDIAN PREFERENCE
Sec. 33-3-1 Findings and Intent
Sec. 33-3-2 General Policy
Sec. 33-3-3 Employment by the Tribe
Sec. 33-3-4 Employment by Other Employers
Sec. 33-3-5 Employment by Contractors
Sec. 33-3-6 Procurement by the Tribe
Sec. 33-3-7 Responsibility for Evaluation of Qualifications
CHAPTER IV - FAIR EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 33-4-1 Findings and Intent
Sec. 33-4-2 Applicable Federal Law
Sec. 33-4-3 Prohibited Bases of Discrimination
Sec. 33-4-4 Retaliatory Actions Prohibited
Sec. 33-4-5 Age; Exceptions and Special Cases
Sec. 33-4-6 Arrest or Conviction Record; Exceptions and Special Cases
Sec. 33-4-7 Creed; Exceptions and Special Cases
Sec. 33-4-8 Disability; Exceptions and Special Cases
Sec. 33-4-9 Marital Status; Exceptions and Special Cases
Sec. 33-4-10 Sex, Sexual Orientation; Exceptions and Special Cases
CHAPTER V - EMPLOYEE WAGE AND HOUR ACT [RESERVED]
CHAPTER VI - FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE PROTECTION ACT [RESERVED]
CHAPTER VII - RIGHT TO WORK
Sec. 33-7-1 Declaration of Policy
Sec. 33-7-2 Agreement or Combination to Deny Right to Work on Account of Membership or Non-membership in Labor Union, etc., Prohibited
Sec. 33-7-3 Employers not to Require Union Membership as Condition of Employment, etc.
Sec. 33-7-4 Employers not to Require Abstention from Union Membership as Condition of Employment, etc.
Sec. 33-7-5 Employer not to Require Payment of Union Dues, etc., as Condition of Employment, etc.
CHAPTER VIII - COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 33-8-1 Protest Procedures
Sec. 33-8-2 Complaint
Sec. 33-8-3 Jurisdiction
Sec. 33-8-4 Investigation
Sec. 33-8-5 Appeals to the TERO Commission
Sec. 33-8-6 Appeal Hearing Procedures
Sec. 33-8-7 Disposition of Complaints and Remedies
Sec. 33-8-8 Exclusivity of Remedy
Sec. 33-8-9 Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Enforcement Purposes
Sec. 33-8-10 Severability
TITLE 34 - ENROLLMENT
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 34-1-1 Title
Sec. 34-1-2 Authority and Purpose
Sec. 34-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 34-1-4 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 34-1-5 Severability
Sec. 34-1-6 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 34-1-7 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Sec. 34-2-1 Tribal Membership
CHAPTER III - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 34-3-1 Delegation of Authority
Sec. 34-3-2 Primary Functions of the Department
Sec. 34-3-3 Enrollment Review Committee
Sec. 34-3-4 Confidentiality
Sec. 34-3-5 Rules and Regulations
CHAPTER IV - ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
Sec. 34-4-1 Burden of Proof
Sec. 34-4-2 Submissions
Sec. 35-4-3 Disposition of Applications and Petitions
Sec. 34-4-4 Determining Indian Blood Quantum
Sec. 34-4-5 DNA Testing Standards
Sec. 34-4-6 Probability of Relationship
Sec. 34-4-7 Incomplete Applications
CHAPTER V - APPEALS FROM ENROLLMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE DECISIONS
Sec. 34-5-1 Appeals Procedure
CHAPTER VI - RELINQUISHMENT AND DISENROLLMENT
Sec. 34-6-1 Relinquishment
Sec. 34-6-2 Disenrollment or Blood Quantum Reduction Grounds
Sec. 34-6-3 Report for Disenrollment or Blood Quantum Reduction
Sec. 34-6-4 Investigation
Sec. 34-6-5 Enrollment Review Committee Evaluation
Sec. 34-6-6 Hearing
Sec. 34-6-7 Rebuttable Presumption
Sec. 34-6-8 Sanctions for Bad Faith Claims
TITLE 35 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 35-1-1 Title
Sec. 35-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 35-1-3 Scope
Sec. 35-1-4 Definitions
Sec. 35-1-5 Exclusive Remedy
Sec. 35-1-6 Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 35-1-7 Limitation Period for Claims for Compensation
Sec. 35-1-8 Notice to Employees
Sec. 35-1-9 Effective Date
Sec. 35-1-10 Severability
CHAPTER II - BENEFITS
Sec. 35-2-1 Right to Compensation/Exclusions
Sec. 35-2-2 Effect of Preexisting Injuries or Infirmities
Sec. 35-2-3 Waiting Period
Sec. 35-2-4 Compensation for Disability
Sec. 35-2-5 Compensation for Death
Sec. 35-2-6 Maximum and Minimum Weekly Compensation
Sec. 35-2-7 Commutation of Compensation to Lump Sum Payments
Sec. 35-2-8 Compensable Expenses of Treatment
Sec. 35-2-9 Vocational Rehabilitation
Sec. 35-2-10 Compensation to Employees as Inmates of Public Institutions
Sec. 35-2-11 Third Party Liability
CHAPTER III - CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 35-3-1 Notice Requirements
Sec. 35-3-2 Review, Investigation, Determination, and Closure of Claims
Sec. 35-3-3 Treatment
Sec. 35-3-4 Settlements between Parties
Sec. 35-3-5 Disputes about Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation
Sec. 35-3-6 Advance Payments
Sec. 35-3-7 Attorney's Fees
Sec. 35-3-8 Claim Files and Records Confidential
CHAPTER IV - APPEALS
Sec. 35-4-1 Appeals from Decision of the Claims Administrator
Sec. 35-4-2 Discovery
Sec. 35-4-3 Burden of Proof
Sec. 35-4-4 Appeal of the Tribal Court's Decision
TITLE 36 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 36-1-1 Purpose
Sec. 36-1-2 Application
Sec. 36-1-3 Records
Sec. 36-1-4 Injury to Tribal Records; Penalties
CHAPTER II - POWER AND DUTIES OF OFFICIALS
Sec. 36-2-1 Generally
Sec. 36-2-2 Tribal Archivist; Powers and Duties
Sec. 36-2-3 Records Officer; Designation; Powers and Duties
Sec. 36-2-4 Department Head
Sec. 36-2-5 Records Manager
Sec. 36-2-6 Tribal Records Committee
CHAPTER III - CUSTODY OF RECORDS
Sec. 36-3-1 Jurisdiction
Sec. 36-3-2 Access and Confidentiality
Sec. 36-3-3 Authority to Transfer Records
Sec. 36-3-4 Retrieval
CHAPTER IV - PRESERVATION OF RECORDS
Sec. 36-4-1 Records Inventory
Sec. 36-4-2 Records Description and Appraisal RDA
Sec. 36-4-3 Worksheet
Sec. 36-4-4 Schedule Preparation
CHAPTER V - RECORDS DISPOSITION AUTHORITY
Sec. 36-5-1 Authority
Sec. 36-5-2 The Tribal Retention Schedule
Sec. 36-5-3 The Department Retention Schedule
Sec. 36-5-4 Records Retention and Disposition Guidelines
CHAPTER VI - METHODS OF RECORDS DISPOSAL
Sec. 36-6-1 Generally
Sec. 36-6-2 Disposal of Confidential Records
Sec. 36-6-3 Application Disposal by Recycling
Sec. 36-6-4 Authorization
Sec. 36-6-5 Certificate of Records Destruction
Sec. 36-6-6 Biennial Review
Sec. 36-6-7 Amendments
Sec. 36-6-8 Suspension of Record Disposition Guidelines
CHAPTER VI - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS VITAL RECORDS
Sec. 36-7-1 Vital Records; Designation; List
Sec. 36-7-2 Protection of Vital Records
Sec. 36-7-3 Vital Records; Reproduction and Storage
Sec. 36-7-4 Coordination of Protection Program
Sec. 36-7-5 Reproduction by Film or Photograph
Sec. 36-7-6 Use as Original
CHAPTER VIII - STANDARDS FOR ACCURACY
Sec. 36-8-1 Generally
CHAPTER IX - IMAGING SYSTEMS
Sec. 36-9-1 Imaging Systems, Standards for Accuracy and Durability
Sec. 36-9-2 Electronic Document Imaging System
Sec. 36-9-3 Retention Scheduling and Disposition of Tribal Records
Sec. 36-9-4 Records Retention Scheduling for Records on Imaging System
Sec. 36-9-5 Disposition of Records Identified by Records Committee as Archival
Sec. 36-9-6 Usability of Image and Index Data over Time
Sec. 36-9-7 Record Keeping Capabilities
Sec. 36-9-8 Defining Indexing Requirements
Sec. 36-9-9 Preservation Strategy
Sec. 36-9-10 Security Backup Copies
Sec. 36-9-11 Ensuring Usability
Sec. 36-9-12 Environmental Standards or Best Practices for Storage of Electronic Media
Sec. 36-9-13 Continued Access to Data
Sec. 36-9-14 Data Conversion Costs
CHAPTER X - DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36-10-1 Definitions
TITLE 37 - PROCUREMENT
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 37-1-1 Title
Sec. 37-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 37-1-3 Application
Sec. 37-1-4 Definitions
Sec. 37-1-5 Scopes of Work and Specifications
Sec. 37-1-6 Electronic Procurement Systems
Sec. 37-1-7 Prior Contract Obligations
Sec. 37-1-8 Severability
Sec. 37-1-9 Repeal of Prior Acts and Provisions
Sec. 37-1-10 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 37-2-1 Establishment of Procurement Office
Sec. 37-2-2 Authority and Duties of All Procurement Offices
Sec. 37-2-3 Authority and Duties of Tribal Employment Rights Office and the Tribal Regulatory Commission
Sec. 37-2-4 Procurement Records
CHAPTER III - METHODS OF PROCUREMENT
Sec. 37-3-1 Simplified Acquisitions
Sec. 37-3-2 Competitive Procurement Process
Sec. 37-3-3 Sole Source Procurements
Sec. 37-3-4 Emergency Procurements
Sec. 37-3-5 Excepted Procurements
CHAPTER IV - BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Sec. 37-4-1 Bidder Responsibility
Sec. 37-4-2 Debarment and Suspension
CHAPTER V - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 37-5-1 Types of Contracts
Sec. 37-5-2 Contract Clauses
Sec. 37-5-3 Forms
CHAPTER VI - INDIAN PREFERENCE
Sec. 37-6-1 General Policy
CHAPTER VII - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 37-7-1 Protest Procedures
Sec. 37-7-2 Exclusivity of Remedy
Sec. 37-7-3 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 37-7-4 Decision Final and Binding
Sec. 37-7-5 Appeals Where Federal Funds are used in the Procurement
TITLE 38 - TRIBAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL MATTERS
Sec. 38-1-1 Title
Sec. 38-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 38-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 38-1-4 Immunity
Sec. 38-1-5 Severability
CHAPTER II - OFFENSES
Sec. 38-2-1 Covered Offenses
Sec. 38-2-2 Tier 1 Offenses
Sec. 38-2-3 Tier 2 Offenses
Sec. 38-2-4 Tier 3 Offenses
CHAPTER III - REGISTRATION
Sec. 38-3-1 Creation of Registries
Sec. 38-3-2 Notice of Registration Requirement Prior to "Guilty Plea"
Sec. 38-3-3 Timing of Registration
Sec. 38-3-4 Retroactive Registration
Sec. 38-3-5 Keeping Registration Current
Sec. 38-3-6 Failure to Appear for Registration and Absconding
CHAPTER IV - REQUIRED INFORMATION
Sec. 38-4-1 General Requirements
Sec. 38-4-2 Criminal History
Sec. 38-4-3 Date of Birth
Sec. 38-4-4 DNA Sample
Sec. 38-4-5 Driver's Licenses, Identification Cards, Passports, and Immigration Documents
Sec. 38-4-6 Employment Information
Sec. 38-4-7 Finger and Palm Prints
Sec. 38-4-8 Internet Identifiers
Sec. 38-4-9 Name
Sec. 38-4-10 Phone Numbers
Sec. 38-4-11 Picture
Sec. 38-4-12 Physical Description
Sec. 38-4-13 Professional Licensing Information
Sec. 38-4-14 Residence Address
Sec. 38-4-15 School
Sec. 38-4-16 Social Security Number
Sec. 38-4-17 Temporary Lodging
Sec. 38-4-18 Offense Information
Sec. 38-4-19 Vehicle Information
Sec. 38-4-20 Frequency, Duration and Reduction
Sec. 38-4-21 Requirements for In Person Appearances
CHAPTER V - TRIBAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY WEBSITE
Sec. 38-5-1 Website
Sec. 38-5-2 Required and Prohibited Information
Sec. 38-5-3 Community Notification
CHAPTER VI - CRIMES AND CIVIL SANCTIONS
Sec. 38-6-1 Criminal Penalty
Sec. 38-6-2 Civil Penalty
Sec. 38-6-3 Exclusion
Sec. 38-6-4 Hindrance of Sex Offender Registration
TITLE 39 - TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 39-1-1 Title
Sec. 39-1-2 Findings
Sec. 39-1-3 Declaration of Policy
Sec. 39-1-4 Scope and Nature of this Title
Sec. 39-1-5 Definitions
Sec. 39-1-6 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 39-1-7 Severability
Sec. 39-1-8 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 39-1-9 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - OFFICE OF TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Sec. 39-2-1 Establishment
Sec. 39-2-2 Duties and Authority of Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Sec. 39-2-3 Cooperation with Agencies and Organizations
Sec. 39-2-4 Authority of Regulatory Commission
Sec. 39-2-5 Restrictions
CHAPTER III - HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 39-3-1 Board Established
Sec. 39-3-2 Independence
Sec. 39-3-3 Historic Preservation Review Board Duties
Sec. 39-3-4 Rules and Regulations
CHAPTER IV - PERMITS
Sec. 39-4-1 Need for Permits
Sec. 39-4-2 Prohibited Acts
Sec. 39-4-3 Submitting Permits
Sec. 39-4-4 Criteria for Permits
Sec. 39-4-5 Granting of Permits
Sec. 39-4-6 Duties of Permittees
Sec. 39-4-7 Inspection of Permitted Site
Sec. 39-4-8 Suspension and Revocation of Permits
CHAPTER V - CERTIFICATION OF ARTISANS
Sec. 39-5-1 Delegation of Certification of Non-Member Indian Artisans
Sec. 39-5-2 Submitting Certification; Criteria for Artisan Certification
Sec. 39-5-3 Issuance of Certification
Sec. 39-5-4 Suspension and Revocation of Certification
CHAPTER VI - PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTY, BURIAL GROUNDS, OR SACRED SITES
Sec. 39-6-1 Protection of Human Remains
Sec. 39-6-2 Discovery of Historic Property, Burial Grounds, or Sacred Sites
Sec. 39-6-3 Determinations Relative to Disposition
Sec. 39-6-4 Exchange or Disposition of Archaeological Resources
Sec. 39-6-5 Review of Disposition of Archaeological Resources or Historic Property
Sec. 39-6-6 Preservation and Protection of Hickory Ground
CHAPTER VII - HISTORIC REGISTERS
Sec. 39-7-1 Establishment of Tribal Historic Register
Sec. 39-7-2 Nomination of Site for Tribal Historic Register
Sec. 39-7-3 Nomination of Site for National Register of Historic Places
CHAPTER VIII - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 39-8-1 Investigations
Sec. 39-8-2 Civil Violations; Sanctions and Penalties
Sec. 39-8-3 Appeal
Sec. 39-8-4 Criminal Violations
Sec. 39-8-5 Private Enforcement Rights
TITLE 40 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 40-1-1 Title
Sec. 40-1-2 Authority and Purpose
Sec. 40-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 40-1-4 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 40-1-5 Severability
Sec. 40-1-6 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 40-1-7 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 40-2-1 Delegation of Authority
Sec. 40-2-2 Primary Functions of Public Safety Department
Sec. 40-2-3 Rules and Regulations
CHAPTER III - REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
Sec. 40-3-1 License or Permit Required
Sec. 40-3-2 Privilege and Duties
Sec. 40-3-3 Assignment or Transfer
Sec. 40-3-4 Conditions of the Tribal License or Tribal Permit
Sec. 40-3-5 License Term
Sec. 40-3-6 Permit Term
CHAPTER IV - LICENSE AND PERMIT PROCESS
Sec. 40-4-1 Initial License
Sec. 40-4-2 Renewal License
Sec. 40-4-3 Permit
CHAPTER V - APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 40-5-1 Civil Violations; Sanctions and Penalties
Sec. 40-5-2 Appeals and Hearings
Sec. 40-5-3 Criminal Violations
TITLE 41 - REVENUE ALLOCATION PLAN
Sec. 41-1-1 Definitions
Sec. 41-1-2 Tribal Use of Net Gaming Revenues
Sec. 41-1-3 Eligibility/Requirements for Per Capita Payments
Sec. 41-1-4 Per Capita Payments to Minors and Other Legal Incompetents
Sec. 41-1-5 Tax-Deferred per capita Savings Plan
Sec. 41-1-6 Garnishment of Per Capita Payments
Sec. 41-1-7 Involuntary Assignment for Tribal Obligation Default
Sec. 41-1-8 Taxation
Sec. 41-1-9 Enforcement and Dispute Resolution
Sec. 41-1-10 Effect on Other Laws
Sec. 41-1-11 Amendments
TITLE 42 - BUDGET AND DISTRIBUTION FOR TRIBAL AUTHORITIES AND ENTERPRISES
Sec. 42-1-1 Definitions
Sec. 42-1-2 Budgeting Process for Tribal Enterprises and Tribal Enterprise Authorities
Sec. 42-1-3 Disbursement of Enterprise Gross Revenues
Sec. 42-1-4 Use and Disbursement of the Tribal Government Funds
TITLE 43 - SECURED TRANSACTIONS
CHAPTER I - SECURED TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 43-1-1 Purpose
Sec. 43-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 43-1-3 Scope and Modification of Tribal Uniform Commercial Code
Sec. 43-1-4 Laws Applicable to Security Interests
Sec. 43-1-5 Effective Date and Repealer
CHAPTER II - NAVARRE TRANSACTION
Sec. 43-2-1 Waiver and Release Navarre Property
TITLE 44 - TRIBAL SUPPORT AND BENEFITS
CHAPTER I - GENERAL WELFARE ORDINANCE
Sec. 44-1-1 Title
Sec. 44-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 44-1-3 Intent
Sec. 44-1-5 Administration
Sec. 44-1-6 Nondiscrimination
Sec. 44-1-7 Definitions
Sec. 44-1-8 Ratification of Prior Acts
Sec. 44-1-9 Non-Resource Designation
Sec. 44-1-10 Federal Trust Obligations; Executive Orders
Sec. 44-1-11 Indian General Welfare Benefits (Code Section 139E)
Sec. 44-1-12 Safe Harbor Programs
Sec. 44-1-13 General Program Restrictions
Sec. 44-1-14 Eligibility and Application Procedures
Sec. 44-1-15 Limited Use of Assistance
Sec. 44-1-16 Substantiation
Sec. 44-1-17 Involuntary Assignment for Tribal Obligation Default
Sec. 44-1-18 Garnishments
Sec. 44-1-19 Limitation on Payments; Annual Budgeting
Sec. 44-1-20 No Funding Required
Sec. 44-1-21 Benefits Not an Entitlement
Sec. 44-1-22 Forfeiture of General Welfare Assistance
Sec. 44-1-23 Programs Not Limited to Means Testing
Sec. 44-1-24 Assistance and the Calculations of Child Support
Sec. 44-1-25 Privacy; Information Sharing
Sec. 44-1-26 Governing Law
Sec. 44-1-27 Severability
Sec. 44-1-28 Headings and Captions
Sec. 44-1-19 Effective Dare
CHAPTER II - TRIBAL ELDERS SUPPORT PROGRAM
Sec. 44-2-1 Repealed
CHAPTER III - BURIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 44-3-1 Establishment
Sec. 44-3-2 Purpose
Sec. 44-3-3 Administration
CHAPTER IV - TRIBAL COUNCIL SERVICE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Sec. 44-4-1 Program Authorization
Sec. 44-4-2 Program Discretionary
Sec. 44-4-3 Amount
Sec. 44-4-4 Eligibility Requirements
Sec. 44-4-5 Payments
Sec. 44-4-6 Transfer of Benefits
Sec. 44-4-7 Dispute Resolution
CHAPTER V - REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
Sec. 44-5-1 Repealed
CHAPTER VI - TRIBAL ELDERS SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Sec. 44-6-1 Establishment
Sec. 44-6-2 Purpose
Sec. 44-6-3 Administration
TITLE 45 - BOARD AND COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION ACT
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 45-1-1 Title
Sec. 45-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 45-1-3 Definitions
Sec. 45-1-4 Board Composition
Sec. 45-1-5 Terms
Sec. 45-1-6 Qualifications and Service Restrictions
Sec. 45-1-7 Appointment of Members
Sec. 45-1-8 Removal
Sec. 45-1-9 Vacancies
Sec. 45-1-10 Compensation
Sec. 45-1-11 Severability
Sec. 45-1-12 Repeal
Sec. 45-1-13 Effective Date
TITLE 46 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 46-1-1 Title
Sec. 46-1-2 Establishment
Sec. 46-1-3 Purpose
Sec. 46-1-4 Definitions
Sec. 46-1-5 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 46-1-6 Severability
Sec. 46-1-7 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 46-1-8 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 46-2-1 - Delegation of Authority
Sec. 46-2-2 - Board of Directors
Sec. 46-2-3 - Rules and Regulations; Policies and Procedures
CHAPTER III - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Sec. 46-3-1 - Club Membership
CHAPTER IV - CHARTER DISSOLUTION
Sec. 46-4-1 - Dissolution
TITLE 47 - CREEK INDIAN ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 47-1-1 Purpose
Sec. 47-1-2 Definitions
Sec. 47-1-3 Proviso for CIE Development Authority
Sec. 47-1-4 Grant of Powers and Limitations
Sec. 47-1-5 Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority Board of Directors
Sec. 47-1-6 Creation of New Tribal Enterprises
Sec. 47-1-7 Fiscal Practices
Sec. 47-1-8 Dissolution
TITLE 48 - RESERVED
TITLE 49 - TRIBAL ATHLETIC COMMISSION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 49-1-1 Title
Sec. 49-1-2 Authority
Sec. 49-1-3 Purpose
Sec. 49-1-4 Definitions
Sec. 49-1-5 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 49-1-6 Severability
Sec. 49-1-7 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 49-1-8 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE TRIBAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
Sec. 49-2-1 Delegation of authority
Sec. 49-2-2 Duties and authority of the tribal regulatory commission
CHAPTER III SPORTING EVENT PERMITS
Sec. 49-3-1 Permits Required for Sporting Events
Sec. 49-3-2 Criteria for Permits
Sec. 49-3-3 Granting of Permits
Sec. 49-3-4 Suspension and Revocation of Permits
CHAPTER IV SPORTING OFFICIALS LICENSES
Sec. 49-4-1 Licenses Required for Sporting Officials
Sec. 49-4-2 Criteria for Licenses
Sec. 49-4-3 Granting of Licenses
Sec. 49-4-4 Suspension and Revocation of Licenses
CHAPTER V SPORTING EVENT VIOLATIONS
Sec. 49-5-1 Alleged Violations
Sec. 49-5-2 Investigation
Sec. 49-5-3 Compliance Order
Sec. 49-5-4 Civil Violations; Sanctions and Penalties
CHAPTER VI APPEAL PROCESS
Sec. 49-6-1 Appeals
TITLE 50 - PCI GAMING AUTHORITY
Sec. 50-1-1 - Purpose
Sec. 50-1-2 - Definitions
Sec. 50-1-3 - Proviso for PCI Gaming Authority
Sec. 50-1-4 - Grant of Powers and Limitations
Sec. 50-1-5 - PCI Gaming Authority Board of Directors
Sec. 50-1-6 - Fiscal Practices
Sec. 50-1-7 - Dissolution
TITLE 51 - TRIBAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 51-1-1 - Short Title
Sec. 51-1-2 - Authority
Sec. 51-1-3 - Purpose
Sec. 51-1-4 - Definitions
Sec. 51-1-5 - Sovereign immunity
Sec. 51-1-6 - Severability
Sec. 51-1-7 - Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 51-1-8 - Effective Date
CHAPTER II - TRIBAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
Sec. 51-2-1 - Establishment of Regulatory Commission
Sec. 51-2-2 - Commission Structure
Sec. 51-2-3 - Duties and Authority
Sec. 51-2-4 - Rules and Regulations
TITLE 52 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CODE
CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 52-1-1 Title
Sec. 52-1-2 Purpose
Sec. 52-1-3 Interpretation
Sec. 52-1-4 Definitions
Sec. 52-1-5 Tax Treatment
Sec. 52-1-6 Interstate Application
Sec. 52-1-7 Executions of Documents
Sec. 52-1-8 Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts
Sec. 52-1-9 Subject to Tribal Law
Sec. 52-1-10 Sovereign Immunity
Sec. 52-1-11 Severability
Sec. 52-1-12 Prior Inconsistent Law
Sec. 52-1-13 Savings Provision
Sec. 52-1-14 Effective Date
CHAPTER II - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 52-2-1 Administration of Provisions
Sec. 52-2-2 Rules and Regulations
Sec. 52-2-3 Filing Requirements
Sec. 52-2-4 Forms
Sec. 52-2-5 Filing Duty of Legal Department
Sec. 52-2-6 Effective Date and Time of Documents
Sec. 52-2-7 Status
Sec. 52-2-8 Confirmation of Status
Sec. 52-2-9 Annual Reports
Sec. 52-2-10 Execution by Judicial Act
CHAPTER III - ORGANIZATION
Sec. 52-3-1 Organization
Sec. 52-3-2 Name of Limited Liability Company
Sec. 52-3-3 Registered Office and Registered Agent
Sec. 52-3-4 Authorized Purposes and Grant of Powers
Sec. 52-3-5 Certificate of Formation
Sec. 52-3-6 Amendment of Certification of Formation
Sec. 52-3-7 Effect of Delivery or Filing of Certificate of Formation and Other Documents
CHAPTER IV - RELATION OF MEMBERS OR MANAGERS TO THIRD PARTIES
Sec. 52-4-1 Agency Power of Members and Managers
Sec. 52-4-2 Tribal Management
Sec. 52-4-3 Liability of Members to Third Parties
Sec. 52-4-4 Parties to Actions
CHAPTER V - MANAGEMENT
Sec. 52-5-1 Management
Sec. 52-5-2 Duties of Managers and Members
Sec. 52-5-3 Voting
Sec. 52-5-4 Records and Information
CHAPTER VI - CONTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 52-6-1 Contributions
Sec. 52-6-2 Allocation of Profits and Losses
Sec. 52-6-3 Series of Members, Managers, or Limited Liability Company Interests
CJAPTER VII - DISTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 52-7-1 Interim Distributions
Sec. 52-7-2 Allocation of Distributions
Sec. 52-7-3 Distribution upon Partial Redemption
Sec. 52-7-4 Distribution upon Dissociation
Sec. 52-7-5 Distribution in Kind
Sec. 52-7-6 Right to Distribution
Sec. 52-7-7 Limitations on Distributions
CHAPTER VIII - OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Sec. 52-8-1 Ownership of Limited Liability Company Property
Sec. 52-8-2 Transfer of Property
Sec. 52-8-3 Nature of Limited Liability Company Interest
Sec. 52-8-4 Assignment of Limited Liability Company Interest
Sec. 52-8-5 Right of Assignee to Become a Member
CHAPTER IX - MEMBERS
Sec. 52-9-1 Admission of Members
Sec. 52-9-2 Events of Dissociation
CHAPTER X - DISSOLUTION
Sec. 52-10-1 Dissolution
Sec. 52-10-2 Judicial Dissolution
Sec. 52-10-3 Winding Up
Sec. 52-10-4 Distribution of Assets
Sec. 52-10-5 Articles of Dissolution
Sec. 52-10-6 Known Claims
Sec. 52-10-7 Unknown or Contingent Claims
Sec. 52-10-8 Enforcing Claims
CHAPTER XI - WHOLLY OWNED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Sec. 52-11-1 Generally
Sec. 52-11-2 Special Powers, Priviledges and Immunities of Wholly Owned Limited Liability Companies
Sec. 52-11-3 Interests in Wholly Owned Limited Liability Companies
Sec. 52-11-4 Liability of Tribe as a Member
CHAPTER XII - MERGERS AND CONVERSIONS
Sec. 52-12-1 Mergers and Conversions
[Table of Contents created by NILL in May 2019, based on Supplement 3 - Codified through Ordinance No. 2017-05, enacted December 27, 2017.]