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STATETRIBAL AGREEMENTS GOVERNING INDIAN GAMING [98000. - 98012.] > The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998 [98000. - 98012.]
Short Summary
The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998 governs the gaming activities conducted on Indian lands in California. It incorporates the provisions of the Gaming Compact into state law, allowing gaming activities authorized by the Compact to be permitted as a matter of state law. The Act recognizes the historical challenges faced by Indian tribes in California and aims to promote tribal self-sufficiency and economic development through licensed and regulated tribal government gaming. It establishes the need for Tribal-State compacts to govern class III gaming activities and resolves uncertainties in agreements. The Act permits various forms of gaming on Indian lands, including card games, gaming or gambling devices, and lottery games. It emphasizes that tribal gaming facilities authorized under this Act differ from casinos in Nevada and New Jersey, as they offer limited types of games and are owned by tribal governments. The Act also addresses the negotiation of Tribal-State compacts, clarifying that tribes have the ability to request compacts on terms different from those set forth in the Gaming Compact. It prohibits the state from imposing certain taxes, fees, charges, or assessments as a condition for engaging in class III activities. The Act establishes trust funds for nongaming tribal assistance, statewide purposes, and local benefits. It defines various terms related to gaming activities, licensing requirements, and the operation of gaming facilities. The Act allows for reimbursement of gaming regulatory services provided by state departments or agencies. Overall, the Act aims to promote economic development, tribal self-sufficiency, and a mutually respectful government-to-government relationship between tribes and the State of California.
Whom does it apply to?
Federally recognized Indian tribes, the State of California
What does it govern?
Gaming activities conducted on Indian lands in California
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
California