Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

1.22.020 Ownership and Control of Fish Is in the Tribal Council

The ownership of and title to all fish within the Turtle Mountain Jurisdiction shall be in the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council for the purpose of regulating the enjoyment, use, possession, disposition, and conservation thereof. Any Indian or non-Indian catching, taking or having in his possession any fish protected by law at any time or in any manner shall be deemed to have consented that the title thereto shall remain in the Tribal Council for the purpose of regulating the taking, use, possession and disposition thereof.