Cite as: 27 CNCA § 607

A. The Council recognizes and declares that it is necessary for the public interest, health and economic welfare to encourage and promote the recycling and reuse of recoverable materials. The recycling and reuse of recoverable materials can substantially reduce production and disposal costs, save tribal lands, conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

B. The Legislature declares that the goal of the Cherokee Nation Recycling Initiative is that the Cherokee Nation government, Cherokee Nation-related entities and each Cherokee Nation community should develop and operate a recycling program. Due to the importance of the paper industry to Cherokee Nation's economy, each recycling and reuse program should at a minimum include the collection of waste paper.

Historical Data

LA 15–05, eff. April 20, 2005. Renumbered from 63 CNCA § 607.