Cite as: 68 CNCA § 1007

A. Treasurer's Annual Public Health Settlement Report: On an annual basis commencing with fiscal year 2024 through the exhaustion of all funds, the Treasurer shall provide to the Council of the Cherokee Nation a report stating the net balance remaining of all Opioid Settlement and E-Cigarette Settlement funds, including all interest attributable thereto.

B. Settlement Funds Not Earmarked: To the extent that any Opioid Settlement or E-Cigarette Settlement funds or any interest attributable thereto, have not been earmarked for authorized expenditure under this Act, or to the extent that such funds are not expended within the time frames authorized by this Act, said funds shall be available for appropriation by amendment of this Act or such other act of Council, including any budget appropriations act, provided said funds are expended consistent with the terms of the relevant settlement agreements and are reported in the Treasurer's Annual Public Health Settlement Report.

Historical Data

LA 02-23, eff. February 26, 2023. Amended LA 27-25, eff. September 25, 2025. Amended LA 09-26, eff. February 26, 2026.