2014 US Code
Title 25 - Indians (Sections 1 - 4307)
Chapter 19 - Indian Land Claims Settlements (Sections 1701 - 1780p)
Subchapter II - Maine Indian Claims Settlement (Sections 1721 - 1735)
Sec. 1726 - Tribal organization
Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 25 - INDIANS |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 25 - INDIANS CHAPTER 19 - INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS SUBCHAPTER II - MAINE INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT Sec. 1726 - Tribal organization |
Contains | section 1726 |
Date | 2014 |
Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 96-420, §7, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1795. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 94 Stat. 1795 |
Public and Private Law | Public Law 96-420 |
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The Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may each organize for its common welfare and adopt an appropriate instrument in writing to govern the affairs of the tribe, nation, or band when each is acting in its governmental capacity. Such instrument and any amendments thereto must be consistent with the terms of this subchapter and the Maine Implementing Act. The Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall each file with the Secretary a copy of its organic governing document and any amendments thereto.
(b) MembershipFor purposes of benefits under this subchapter and the recognition extended the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, no person who is not a citizen of the United States may be considered a member of the Houlton Band of Maliseets, except persons who, as of October 10, 1980, are enrolled members on the band's existing membership roll, and direct lineal descendants of such members. Membership in the band shall be subject to such further qualifications as may be provided by the band in its organic governing document or amendments thereto subject to the approval of the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 96–420, §7, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1795.)
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