Cite as: 56 CNCA § 3

As used in 56 CNCA §§ 2 to 16:

1. "Council" means the Council of Cherokee Nation as established by the Cherokee Nation Constitution, Article V, Section 1 [now Article VI, Section 1].

2. "Created," as related to port authorities, means the activation of said authorities by ordinance or resolution as provided herein.

3. "Notice of public hearing" means submitting notice to the Office of the Principal Chief and the Secretary of State of Cherokee Nation.

4. "Port Authority" means a port authority created pursuant to authority of 56 CNCA § 4.

5. "Submerged lands" means the lands presently underlying the navigable streams within the jurisdictional boundaries of Cherokee Nation, and lands underlying the waters of lakes, harbors, and navigation channels that have already been or which the impoundment of the waters will create commercial navigation facilities in the said navigable streams.

6. "Uplands" means lands contiguous to or fronting upon any submerged lands in Cherokee Nation.

Historical Data

LA 5–98, eff. February 9, 1998. Amended LA 12–04, eff. April 19, 2004.