Tribal Law - Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

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.

4.06.100 Jurisdiction/Penalties

(a) The Bad River Tribal Court shall have jurisdiction to hear all matters prosecuted pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The Bad River Tribal Court may impose any of the following penalties for violations of this chapter, singly or in any combination:

(1) Immediate injunction against the use of chemical treatment for right-of-way maintenance;

(2) A civil forfeiture not to exceed $1,000.00. Each day of any continuing violation may be charged as a separate violation and a separate forfeiture may be imposed;

(3) In addition to a civil forfeiture, any personal property, including vehicles and other equipment, which has been used in connection with the violation of this chapter may be seized and forfeited pursuant to the appropriate sections of the Tribal Court Code.

(4) The court may order restitution for damage to personal health or to natural resources caused by the use of chemical treatment for right-of-way maintenance.