Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

1.23.260

The civil remedial forfeiture remedies governed by this chapter are not mutually exclusive, nor shall they be the sole and exclusive remedies of the tribe for breach of its ordinances. Nothing in this chapter shall restrict or curtail the right of the tribe to prosecute or seek the criminal prosecution of any defendant or owner or to institute a civil action for damages in any court against a defendant or owner. In addition to the civil remedies provided in this chapter, the tribal court may order a defendant or owner to perform or refrain from performing such acts as may be necessary fully to protect the tribe, its members, its property, or its natural resources. The tribal court may order abatement of a nuisance, restoration of natural resource, or other appropriate action designed to eliminate or minimize damage caused by a defendant or owner. The tribal court may, where provided by ordinance, revoke or suspend any or all tribal permits, licenses or privileges.

(a) Except as specifically provided in this section, a civil remedial forfeiture not to exceed $1,000 may be assessed against any person for breach of any provision of this chapter.

(b) Except as specifically provided in this section, a civil remedial forfeiture not to exceed $2,000 may be assessed against any person for a breach of any provision of this chapter, who has been found to have breached the same provision at least once before in the five years proceeding the violation.

(c) In addition to any other penalty herein, the Court may order a suspension or revocation of any or all hunting, fishing and gathering rights.

Original url: https://law.badriver-nsn.gov/us/nsn/badriver/council/code/1.23.260

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