§ 3009. — Savings provision.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC3009]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 32--NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION
Sec. 3009. Savings provision
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to--
(1) limit the authority of any Federal agency or museum to--
(A) return or repatriate Native American cultural items to
Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or individuals,
and
(B) enter into any other agreement with the consent of the
culturally affiliated tribe or organization as to the
disposition of, or control over, items covered by this chapter;
(2) delay actions on repatriation requests that are pending on
November 16, 1990;
(3) deny or otherwise affect access to any court;
(4) limit any procedural or substantive right which may
otherwise be secured to individuals or Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations; or
(5) limit the application of any State or Federal law pertaining
to theft or stolen property.
(Pub. L. 101-601, Sec. 11, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3057.)
