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INDIANS > INDIAN GAMING REGULATION
Short Summary
The Indian Gaming Regulation governs the operation and regulation of gaming activities on Indian lands. It recognizes the right of Indian tribes to engage in gaming activities as a means of generating tribal governmental revenue. The regulation establishes the National Indian Gaming Commission within the Department of the Interior, composed of three full-time members appointed by the President and the Secretary of the Interior. The Commission is responsible for approving tribal ordinances or resolutions regulating class II and class III gaming, as well as management contracts for such gaming activities. The Chairman of the Commission has the power to issue orders of temporary closure, levy civil fines, and approve management contracts. The Commission also has the authority to access information from federal departments and agencies, and to provide information to law enforcement officials when violations of federal, state, or tribal statutes are indicated. Decisions made by the Commission can be appealed to the appropriate Federal district court. The regulation also addresses the funding of the Commission through fees imposed on gaming operations, as well as the availability of funds for carrying out the Commission’s duties. It further outlines the authority of the Chairman to appoint and supervise staff, and the power of the Commission to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses. The regulation emphasizes the confidentiality of information received by the Commission, except when it indicates a violation of applicable laws. Overall, the Indian Gaming Regulation aims to promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments, while ensuring fair and honest gaming operations and protecting against organized crime and corrupting influences.
Whom does it apply to?
Indian tribes, management contractors, the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Secretary of the Interior, and relevant federal departments and agencies
What does it govern?
Indian gaming activities on Indian lands
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government