Cite as: 4 CNCA § 20

The Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission is hereby established as a part of the Executive Branch of the government of the Nation in order to carry out the Nation's responsibilities under the IGRA (as amended) and the NIGC's regulations at 25 C.F.R. § 501 et seq. (as amended) and to implement the provisions of this Act. Provided, however, all actions and regulations of the Gaming Commission shall be consistent with the provisions of this Act, all other laws and resolutions of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, and the Constitution of Cherokee Nation and any applicable laws and/or regulations of regulating agencies established by the State of Oklahoma either:

1. Pursuant to a compact on lands other than the lands defined in 4 CNCA § 4(17); or

2. Applicable to facilities operating:

a. under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act, 3A O.S. § 200 et seq.; or

b. in connection with a horse racing facility under a license granted under the authority of 3A O.S. § 262.

Historical Data

LA 26–10, eff. September 13, 2010. Amended LA 10–11, eff. June 19, 2011; LA 07–14, eff. April 24, 2014; LA 17–14, eff. July 18, 2014.

Derivation

LA 30–89.

LA 09–90.

LA 01–94.

Former 4 CNCA § 11.