Committee: Resource Author: Jeannine Hale
Date: 11-02-06 Committee Date: 11-13-06 Sponsors: Martin, B. J. Baker, Crittenden, Thornton, Garvin, Frailey, Anglen, Keener, Shotpouch
An Act
Legislative Act 36-06
A LEGISLATIVE ACT AMENDING TITLE 29 "GAME AND FISH" OF THE
CHEROKEE NATION CODE ANNOTATED; ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR
HUNTING AND FISHING
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION: SECTION 1. TITLE AND CODIFICATION
This act shall be known as the "Cherokee Nation Hunting and Fishing Code" and shall be codified at Title 29 Section 101 et seq. of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE
Provides a short title, establishes Legislative Intent and Purpose, provides an effective date, establishes minimum requirements for hunting and fishing and adopts certain state requirements by reference, provides for modification of state rules, provides for licenses and exemptions for Cherokee Citizens, identifies persons required to obtain license, establishes rulemaking authority, specifies permission to enter lands is required, license required and general requirements, specifies penalties for violations, establishes enforcement mechanisms and provides for appeals of final decisions and orders.
SECTION 3. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
None.
SECTION 4. SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS OF LAW Title 29 CNCA is herby amended to add the following:
101. Short Title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Cherokee Nation Hunting and Fishing Code and is hereinafter referred to as "the Hunting and Fishing Code" or "this Code".
102. Legislative Intent and Purpose
A. The purpose of this Act is to establish a regulatory scheme for hunting and fishing on
tribal trust lands and restricted lands, in Indian country and in all other areas, lands and waters subject to the Nation's jurisdiction pursuant to treaty, federal laws, inherent sovereign authority compact cross-deputization agreement or other authority.
B. It is the intent of the C...
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