Cite as: 56 CNCA § 8

A. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to establish rules to regulate vehicles within the real property under its direct control. The rules shall be consistent with the laws of Cherokee Nation governing the operation of vehicles on public streets and highways. Penalties for violation of these rules shall be no greater than the penalties for the same or similar violations in other areas of Cherokee jurisdiction.

The rules may include, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. The operation of vehicles within the jurisdiction of the port authority including, but not limited to speeds. stopping, and parking.

2. The type, sizes, and weight of vehicles that may be operated within the jurisdiction of the port authority.

B. The rules of the Board of Directors promulgated pursuant to this subsection including any amendments shall be filed with the Secretary of State of Cherokee Nation and Director of the Cherokee Nation Marshal at least thirty (30) days before becoming effective. Copies of the regulations shall be furnished to any person desiring to travel within the jurisdiction of the port authority upon request without charge.

C. The port authority shall post appropriate permanent signs at every entrance to the jurisdiction of the port authority showing that the use of vehicles within the jurisdiction is subject to the rules of the port authority. The port authority shall also post appropriate permanent traffic control signs or devices including, but not limited to, stop signs and speed limit signs. Such signs shall be the same as or similar to signs used by the Cherokee Nation Department of Transportation for the same or similar purposes.

D. Rules adopted by the port authority pursuant to this section shall be enforced by Cherokee Nation and law enforcement officials cross-deputized with Cherokee Nation.

E. The District Court of Cherokee Nation shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine violations as the same or similar violations of other Cherokee law. Appeals from decisions of the District Court in cases involving violations of the rules of the port authority promulgated pursuant to this section shall be to the Supreme Court in the same manner as the same or similar violations of law.

F. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or prevent any concurrent or overlapping jurisdiction by other law enforcement agencies where agreements are in place.

Historical Data

LA 5–98, eff. February 9, 1998.