Cite as: 31 CNCA § 403

A. "Art" is an object or action that is made with the intention of stimulating the human senses as well as the human mind and/or spirit regardless of any functional uses. For purposes of this act, "art" also includes crafts, handmade items, traditional storytelling, contemporary art or techniques, oral histories, other performing arts and printed materials.

B. "Cherokee Nation" means the government, its agencies and instrumentalities, including but not limited to Cherokee Nation Businesses, Cherokee Nation Enterprises, Cherokee Nation Industries and Housing Authority of Cherokee Nation, any component units of Cherokee Nation and any entities in which Cherokee Nation is the sole or majority stockholder or owner.

C. "Indian" means a citizen or member, not individually adopted, of a federally recognized Indian entity evidenced under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, PL 103–454, November 2, 1994, 25 U.S.C. § 479a, as amended.

D. "Indian art" means art produced by an Indian.

E. "Indian artist" means an Indian who produces art.

Historical Data

LA 01–08, eff. March 20, 2008.