§ 1726. — Tribal organization.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC1726]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 19--INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER II--MAINE INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
Sec. 1726. Tribal organization
(a) Appropriate instrument in writing; filing of organic governing
document
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) Membership
For 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, Sec. 7, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1795.)
