§ 1735. — Construction.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC1735]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 19--INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER II--MAINE INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
Sec. 1735. Construction
(a) Law governing; special legislation
In the event a conflict of interpretation between the provisions of
the Maine Implementing Act and this subchapter should emerge, the
provisions of this subchapter shall govern.
(b) General legislation
The provisions of any Federal law enacted after October 10, 1980,
for the benefit of Indians, Indian nations, or tribes or bands of
Indians, which would affect or preempt the application of the laws of
the State of Maine, including application of the laws of the State to
lands owned by or held in trust for Indians, or Indian nations, tribes,
or bands of Indians, as provided in this subchapter and the Maine
Implementing Act, shall not apply within the State of Maine, unless such
provision of such subsequently enacted Federal law is specifically made
applicable within the State of Maine.
(Pub. L. 96-420, Sec. 16, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1797.)
