2016 Delaware Code
Title 29 - State Government
CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION AND SOVEREIGNTY
§ 107. Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware; recognition.
(a) The Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware is designated and recognized as an American Indian tribe with a tribal governing body carrying out and exercising substantial governmental powers and duties. The Tribe is recognized as eligible for all programs, services, and other benefits provided to Indian tribes by the United States or any state thereof because of their status as American Indians.
(b) The Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware is designated and recognized as the first state-recognized tribe in Delaware, and has been so recognized since March 10, 1881.
80 Del. Laws, c. 346, § 1.;
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