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Can you summarize NCGS Chapter 71A?
North Carolina General Statutes > Indians
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the designation and official recognition of various Indian tribes in North Carolina. The document recognizes the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina, the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation of North Carolina, the Meherrin Tribe of North Carolina, the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe of North Carolina, the Sappony Indians of Person County, and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Each tribe is designated and officially recognized based on their historical origins and descent from specific tribes originally inhabiting coastal regions or other areas of North Carolina. The document ensures that these tribes continue to enjoy their rights, privileges, and immunities as citizens of the state, subject to the obligations and duties of citizens under the law. It also mentions that some tribes are eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians. The document was enacted in different years and has been amended in subsequent years to provide official recognition and support to these Indian tribes in North Carolina.
Whom does it apply to?
Indians residing in specific counties of North Carolina
What does it govern?
Designation and official recognition of various Indian tribes in North Carolina
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
North Carolina