2016 US Code
Title 25 - Indians
Chapter 15 - Constitutional Rights of Indians
Subchapter III - Jurisdiction Over Criminal and Civil Actions
Sec. 1326 - Special election

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Citation 25 U.S.C. § 1326 (2016)
Section Name §1326. Special election
Section Text

State jurisdiction acquired pursuant to this subchapter with respect to criminal offenses or civil causes of action, or with respect to both, shall be applicable in Indian country only where the enrolled Indians within the affected area of such Indian country accept such jurisdiction by a majority vote of the adult Indians voting at a special election held for that purpose. The Secretary of the Interior shall call such special election under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, when requested to do so by the tribal council or other governing body, or by 20 per centum of such enrolled adults.

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(Pub. L. 90–284, title IV, §406, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 80.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 25 - INDIANS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 25 - INDIANS
CHAPTER 15 - CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF INDIANS
SUBCHAPTER III - JURISDICTION OVER CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 1326 - Special election
Contains section 1326
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 82 Stat. 80
Public Law References Public Law 90-284
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