Title
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CHEROKEE NATION REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES
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Section 1. Title and Codification
This Act shall be known as the "Cherokee Nation Registry of Historic Places Act" and codified at Title 31, Heritage and Culture, Chapter 5, of the Cherokee Nation Code.
Section 2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to provide a comprehensive framework for identifying, protecting and preserving Cherokee Nation cultural heritage sites.
Section 3. Substantive Provisions
§ 1001. Findings
A. This Act may be cited as the "Cherokee Nation Registry of Historic Places Act"
B. The Council of the Cherokee Nation finds and declares that:
1. The Cherokee Nation’s history and people are reflected in its cultural heritage;
2. The cultural heritage of the Cherokee Nation should be preserved as a living part of our history and community;
3. The preservation of irreplaceable cultural heritage sites is in the interest of the Cherokee Nation and its citizens to ensure that the legacy of cultural, educational, aesthetic, and inspirational sites will be maintained; and
4. Although federal and state governments play a role in protecting Cherokee historical sites, it is essential that the Cherokee Nation expand its cultural resource preservation activities for future generations.
§ 1002. Policy
It shall be the policy of the Cherokee Nation, in cooperation with other Indian tribes, state and federal agencies, private organizations, and individuals to:
A. Use appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of Cherokee Nation cultural heritage sites;
B. Administer Cherokee Nation-owned or controlled cultural heritage sites in a spirit of stewardship for present and future generations; and
C. Contribute to the preservation of non-Cherokee Nation owned cultural heritage sites by providing support to organizations and individuals undertaking preservation by public or private means.
§ 1003. Definitions
As used throughout this Act, the term:
A. "Act" means the ...
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