Notice2026-01567
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon; Amendments to Liquor Control Ordinance
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Published
January 27, 2026
Effective
February 26, 2026
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Interior DepartmentIndian Affairs Bureau
Abstract
This notice publishes amendments to the Siletz Liquor Control Ordinance, which amends and supersedes the existing Siletz Liquor Control Ordinance enacted by the Siletz Tribal Council on June 21, 1997.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3524-3528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01567]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon; Amendments to
Liquor Control Ordinance
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice publishes amendments to the Siletz Liquor Control
Ordinance, which amends and supersedes the existing Siletz Liquor
Control Ordinance enacted by the Siletz Tribal Council on June 21,
1997.
DATES: The amended liquor ordinance is effective on February 26, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sharon Jackson, Tribal Government
Specialist, Northwest Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 911 NE
11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c7f646d7e636222666d6f677f63624c6e656d226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="67140f06150809490d06040c14080927050e0649000811">[email protected]</span></a>; (360) 614-
5869.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953,
Public Law 83-277, 67 Stat. 586 (18 U.S.C. 1161), as interpreted by the
Supreme Court in Rice v. Rehner, 463 U.S. 713 (1983), the Secretary of
the Interior shall certify and publish in the Federal Register notice
of adopted liquor control ordinances for the purpose of regulating
liquor transactions in Indian country. On September 19, 2025, the
Siletz Tribal Council duly adopted amendments to the Siletz Liquor
Control Ordinance by Resolution No. 2025-322, which comprehensively
amends and supersedes the existing Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians of Oregon Liquor Control Ordinance enacted by Resolution No.
97-211 and published in the Federal Register on July 24, 1997, (62 FR
39855).
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This notice is published in accordance with the authority delegated
by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary--Indian
Affairs. I certify that Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of
Oregon, duly adopted these amendments to the Liquor Control Ordinance,
codified at STC Sec. 14.001 on June 21, 1997, and September 19, 2025.
William Henry Kirkland, III,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indian of Oregon Liquor Control
Ordinance as amended, shall read as follows:
LIQUOR CONTROL ORDINANCE
Siletz Tribal Code Sec. 14.001
Part I--Introduction
14.001 Title
This Ordinance shall be known as the ``Liquor Ordinance of the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians'' (hereinafter ``Siletz
Tribe''). This Ordinance may be referred to as the ``Siletz Liquor
Control Ordinance.''
14.002 Purpose and Authority
The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate and control the
possession and sale of liquor within Siletz Indian country, as
specifically authorized and approved by General Council referendum
under Article VII, Section 2 of the Siletz Tribal Constitution. The
authority for enactment of this Ordinance is as follows:
(a) The Act of August 15, 1953, (Public Law 83-277, 67 Stat.
586, codified at 18 U.S.C. 1161), which provides a Federal statutory
basis for the Siletz Tribe to regulate the activities of the
manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of liquor on Indian
lands under the jurisdiction of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians, so long as such ordinance is in conformance with the laws
of the State; and
(b) Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, which vests the Tribal
Council with legislative and administrative authority, and otherwise
empowers the Tribal Council to act for the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians.
Part II
14.003 Definitions
(a) As used in this Ordinance, the following words shall have
the following meanings unless the context clearly requires
otherwise:
(1) ``Alcohol'' means that substance known as ethyl alcohol,
hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirit of wine which is commonly
produced by the fermentation or distillation of grain, starch,
molasses, or sugar, or other substances including all dilutions of
this substance.
(2) ``Alcoholic Beverage'' is synonymous with the term
``Liquor'' as defined in paragraph (6) of this section.
(3) ``Bar'' means any establishment with special space and
accommodations for sale by the glass and for consumption on the
premises of liquor, as herein defined.
(4) ``Beer'' means any beverage obtained by the alcoholic
fermentation of any infusion or decoction of pure hops, or pure
extract of hops and pure barley malt or other wholesome grain of
cereal in pure water containing not more than four percent of
alcohol by volume.
(5) ``Committee'' for the purposes of this Ordinance shall mean
the Tribal Council of the Siletz Tribe.
(6) ``Liquor'' includes the four varieties of liquor herein
defined (alcohol, spirits, wine and beer), and all fermented
spirituous, vinous, or malt liquor or combination thereof, and mixed
liquor, or otherwise intoxicating and every liquid or solid or
semisolid or other substance, patented or not, containing alcohol,
spirits, wine or beer, and all drinks or drinkable liquids and all
preparations or mixtures capable of human consumption and any
liquid, semisolid, solid, or other substances, which contain more
than one percent of alcohol by weight shall be conclusively deemed
to be intoxicating.
(7) ``Liquor Store'' means any store at which liquor is sold,
and for the purposes of this Ordinance, includes a store at which
only a portion of which is devoted to the sale of liquor or beer.
(8) ``Malt Liquor'' means beer, ale, stout, and porter.
(9) ``Package'' means any container or receptacle used for
holding liquor.
(10) ``Public Place'' includes state or county or tribal or
Federal highways or roads; buildings and grounds used for school
purposes; public dance halls and grounds adjacent thereto; soft
drink establishment, public buildings, public meeting halls,
lobbies, halls and dining rooms of hotels, restaurants, theater,
gaming facilities, entertainment centers, store garages, and filling
stations which are open to and/or are generally used by the public
and to which the public is permitted to have unrestricted access;
public conveyances of all kinds of character; and all other places
of like or similar nature to which the general public has right of
access, and which are generally used by the public. For the purposes
of this Ordinance, ``Public Place'' shall also include any
establishment other than a single family home which is designed for
or may be used by more than just the owner of the establishment.
(11) ``Reservation'' means the Siletz Tribe Reservation, which
is held in trust by the United States Government for the benefit of
the Siletz Tribe; any land located within the exterior boundaries of
said reservation; and any lands held in trust by the United States
for the benefit of the Siletz Tribe or held in trust for the benefit
of an individual member of the Siletz Tribe.
(12) ``Sale'' and ``Sell'' include exchange, barter, and
traffic; and also include the selling or supplying or distributing
by any means whatsoever, of liquor, or of any liquid known or
described as beer or by any name whatsoever commonly used to
describe malt or brewed liquor or wine by any person to any person.
(13) ``Spirits'' means any beverage, which contains alcohol
obtained by distillation, including wines exceeding seventeen
percent of alcohol by weight.
(14) ``Tribe'' means the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
(15) ``Wine'' means any alcoholic beverage obtained by
fermentation of fruits (grapes, berries, apples, etc.) or other
agricultural product containing sugar, to which any saccharine
substances may have been added before, during or after fermentation,
and containing not more than seventeen percent of alcohol by weight,
including sweet wines fortified with wine spirits such as port,
sherry, muscatel, and angelica, not exceeding seventeen percent of
alcohol by weight.
(b)(1) To the extent that definitions are not inconsistent with
tribal or Federal law, the terms used in this Ordinance shall have
the same meaning as defined in Title 37, Oregon Revised Statutes,
Chapter 471, and as defined in Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter
845.
(2) References in this Sec. 14.003 to Federal and Oregon state
law shall be those laws and regulations in effect as of April 17,
2025. Subsequent changes in those laws and regulations shall be
considered incorporated into this Ordinance and effective unless the
Siletz Tribal Council or the General Council amends this Ordinance.
14.004 Conformity to State Law
(a) Statement of Objection. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians does not agree with the alleged authority of the United
States or the State of Oregon to interfere with the Siletz Tribe's
sovereign authority to regulate the control of liquor within Siletz
Indian country. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted as a
waiver of the Siletz Tribe's right and power to challenge such
authority in judicial forums of competent jurisdiction, or by use of
the political process. This Ordinance shall conform with the laws of
the State of Oregon as required by 18 U.S.C. 1161, and Rice v.
Rehner, 463 U.S. 713 (1983).
(b) Conformity to State Law. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians agrees to perform in the sale and possession of liquor in
the same manner as any other Oregon business entity for the purpose
of liquor licensing and regulations, including but not limited to
licensing, compliance with the regulations of the Oregon Liquor
Control Commission (OLCC), maintenance of liquor liability
insurance, and other applicable subjects as the State may address by
statute or regulation from time to time. The Tribal Council may
enter into an inter- governmental agreement with the State of Oregon
to address the details of compliance with state law and regulation
under this Ordinance, provided, that any such intergovernmental
agreement shall not conflict with or supersede the terms of this
Ordinance, and shall not have force of law, unless and until this
Ordinance has been validly amended pursuant to STC Sec. 14.039 and
such amendment has been approved by the appropriate officials of the
United States Department of the Interior, as required by Federal
law.
(c) Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution. Jurisdiction for
enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance by the State of
Oregon shall be set forth in an appropriate inter-governmental
agreement between the Siletz Tribe and the State of Oregon. No
consent to
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jurisdiction in the courts of the State of Oregon and no consent to
limited waiver of the Siletz Tribe's sovereign immunity shall be
implied or inferred except through negotiation and express consent
to jurisdiction and limited waiver of sovereign immunity in a valid
inter-governmental agreement. Such agreement shall not supersede or
conflict with any of the terms of this Ordinance, and shall not have
force of law, unless and until this Ordinance has been validly
amended pursuant to STC Sec. 14.039 and such amendment has been
approved by the appropriate officials of the United States
Department of the Interior, as required by Federal law.
(d) Future Changes in the Law. Amendment or modification of
regulation by the Siletz Tribe of the sale and possession of liquor
shall not be effective until this Ordinance has been validly amended
pursuant to STC Sec. 14.039, and such amendment has been approved
by appropriate officials of the United States Department of the
Interior, as required by Federal law.
Part III
14.005 Powers of Enforcement
(a) Powers: The Committee, in furtherance of the Ordinance,
shall have the following powers and duties, or may delegate such
duties by resolution:
(1) To publish and enforce the rules and regulations governing
the sale, manufacture, and distribution of alcoholic beverages on
the Reservation;
(2) To employ managers, accountants, security personnel,
inspectors, and such other persons as shall be reasonably necessary
to allow the Committee to perform its functions. Such employees
shall be tribal employees;
(3) To issue licenses permitting the sale or manufacture or
distribution of liquor on the Reservation;
(4) To hold hearing on violations of this Ordinance or for the
issuance or revocation of licenses hereunder;
(5) To bring suit in the appropriate court to enforce this
Ordinance as necessary;
(6) To determine and seek damages for violation of this
Ordinance;
(7) To make such reports as may be required;
(8) To collect taxes and fees levied or set by the Committee,
and to keep accurate records, books and accounts; and
(9) To exercise such other powers as are necessary and
appropriate to fulfill the purposes of this Ordinance.
The Committee shall have the authority to authorize the sale of
liquor only on those areas of the Siletz Tribe's reservation that
have been specifically approved by the Siletz General Council, by
referendum, and under such conditions as may be included in said
referendum.
Sec. 14.006 Limitation on Powers
In the exercise of its powers and duties under this Ordinance,
the Committee and its individual members shall not accept any
gratuity, compensation or other thing of value from any liquor
wholesaler, retailer, or distributor or from any licensee.
Sec. 14.007 Inspection Rights
The premises on which liquor is sold or distributed shall be
open for inspection by the Committee at all reasonable time for the
purposes of ascertaining whether the rules and regulations of this
Ordinance are being complied with.
Part IV--Sales of Liquor
Sec. 14.008 Licenses Required
No sales of alcoholic beverages shall be made, except at a
tribally-licensed or tribally- owned business operated on
Reservation land within the exterior boundaries of the Siletz Tribe.
Sec. 14.009 Sales for Cash
All liquor sales within the Reservation boundaries shall be on a
cash only basis and no credit shall be extended to any person,
organization, or entity, except that this provision does not prevent
the use of major credit cards.
Sec. 14.010 Sale for Personal Consumption
All sales shall be for the personal use and consumption of the
purchaser. Resale of any alcoholic beverage purchased within the
exterior boundaries of the Reservation is prohibited. Any person who
is not licensed pursuant to this Ordinance who purchases an
alcoholic beverage within the boundaries of the Reservation and
sells it, whether in the original container or not, shall be guilty
of a violation of this Ordinance and shall be subjected to paying
damages to the Siletz Tribe as set forth herein.
Part V--Licensing
Sec. 14.011 Requirements for Application for Tribal Liquor License
No individual tribal license shall issue under this Ordinance
except upon a sworn application filed with the Committee containing
a full and complete showing of the following:
(a) Satisfactory proof that the applicant is or will be duly
licensed by the State of Oregon.
(b) Satisfactory proof that the applicant is of good moral
character and reputation among the people of the Reservation and
that the applicant is financially responsible.
(c) The description of the premises in which the intoxicating
beverages are to be sold, proof that the applicant is the owner of
such premises, or lessee of such premises, for at least the term of
the license.
(d) Agreement by the applicant to accept and abide by all
conditions of the tribal license.
(e) Payment of a license fee as prescribed by the Committee.
(f) Satisfactory proof that neither the applicant nor the
applicant's spouse has ever been convicted of a felony.
(g) Satisfactory proof that notice of the application has been
posted in a prominent, noticeable place on the premises where
intoxicating beverages are to be sold for at least 30 days prior to
consideration by the Committee and has been published at least twice
in such local newspaper serving the community that may be affected
by the license. The notice shall state the date, time, and place
when the application shall be considered by the Committee pursuant
to STC Sec. 14.012.
Sec. 14.012 Hearing on Application for Tribal Liquor License
All applications for a tribal liquor license shall be considered
by the Committee in open session at which the applicant, his/her
attorney, and any person protesting the application shall have the
right to be present, and to offer sworn oral or documentary evidence
relevant to the application. After the hearing, the Committee, by
secret ballot, shall determine whether to grant or deny the
application based on:
(a) Whether the requirements of STC Sec. 14.011 have been met;
and
(b) Whether the Committee, in its discretion, determines that
granting the license is in the best interest of the Siletz Tribe.
In the event that the applicant is a member of the Tribal
Council, or a member of the immediate family of a Tribal Council
member, such member shall not vote on the application or participate
in the hearings as a Committee member.
Sec. 14.013 Temporary Permits
The Committee or its designee may grant a temporary permit for
the sale of intoxicating beverages for a period not to exceed three
(3) days to any person applying for the same in connection with a
tribal or community activity, provided that the conditions
prescribed in STC Sec. 14.014 shall be observed by the permittee.
Each permit issued shall specify the types of intoxicating beverages
to be sold. Further, a fee, as set by the Committee, will be
assessed on temporary permits.
Sec. 14.014 Conditions of the Tribal License
Any tribal license issued under this Ordinance shall be subject
to such reasonable conditions as the Committee shall fix, including,
but not limited to the following:
(a) The license shall be for a term not to exceed 2 years;
(b) The licensee shall at all times maintain an orderly, clean,
and neat establishment, both inside and outside the licensed
premises;
(c) The licensed premises shall be subject to patrol by the
tribal police department, and such other law enforcement officials
as may be authorized under applicable law;
(d) The licenses premises shall be open to inspection by duly
authorized tribal officials at all times during the regular business
hours;
(e) Subject to the provisions of subsection (g) to this section,
no intoxicating beverages shall be sold, served, disposed of,
delivered or given to any person, or consumed on the licensed
premises except in conformity with the hours and days prescribed by
the laws of the State of Oregon, and in accordance with the hours
fixed by the Committee, provided that the licensed premises shall
not operate or open earlier or operate or close later than is
permitted by the laws of the State of Oregon.
(f) No liquor shall be sold within 200 feet of a polling place
on tribal election days, or when a referendum is held of the people
of the Siletz Tribe, and including special days
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of observance as designated by the Committee.
(g) All acts and transactions under authority of the tribal
liquor license shall be in conformity with the laws of the State of
Oregon, as required by Federal law, and shall be in accordance with
this ordinance and any tribal license issued pursuant to this
Ordinance.
(h) No person under the age permitted under the laws of the
State of Oregon shall be sold, served, delivered, given, or allowed
to consume alcoholic beverages in the licensed establishment and/or
area.
(i) There shall be no discrimination in the operations under the
tribal license by reason of race, color, or creed.
Sec. 14.015 License not a Property Right
Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, a tribal
liquor license is a mere permit for a fixed duration of time. A
tribal liquor license shall not be deemed a property right or vested
right of any kind, nor shall the granting of a tribal liquor license
give rise to a presumption of legal entitlement to the granting of
such license for a subsequent time period.
Sec. 14.016 Assignment or Transfer
No tribal license issued under this Ordinance shall be assigned
or transferred without the written approval of the Committee
expressed by formal resolution.
Part VI--Rules, Regulations and Enforcement
Sec. 14.017 Sales or Possession With Intent To Sell Without a
Permit
Any person who shall sell or offer for sale or distribute or
transport in any manner, any liquor in violation of this ordinance,
or who shall operate or shall have liquor in his/her possession with
intent to sell or distribute without a permit, shall be guilty of a
violation of this Ordinance.
Sec. 14.018 Purchases From Other Than Licensed Facilities
Any person within the boundaries of the Reservation who buys
liquor from any person other than at a properly licensed facility
shall be guilty of a violation of this Ordinance.
Sec. 14.019 Sales to Persons Under The Influence Of Liquor
Any person who sells liquor to a person apparently under the
influence of liquor shall be guilty of a violation of this
Ordinance.
Sec. 14.020 Consuming Liquor in Public Conveyance
Any person engaged wholly or in part in the business of carrying
passengers for hire, and every agent, servant or employee of such
person who shall knowingly permit any person to drink any liquor in
any public conveyance shall be guilty of a violation of this
Ordinance. Any person who shall drink any liquor in a public
conveyance shall be guilty of a violation of this Ordinance.
Sec. 14.021 Consumption or Possession of Liquor by Persons Under
21 Years of Age
No person under the age of 21 years shall consume, acquire or
have in his/her possession any alcoholic beverage. No person shall
permit any other person under the age of 21 to consume liquor on
his/her premises or any premises under his/her control except in
those situations set out in this section. Any person violating this
section shall be guilty of a separate violation of this Ordinance
for each and every drink so consumed.
Sec. 14.022 Sales of Liquor to Persons Under 21 Years of Age
Any person who shall sell or provide liquor to any person under
the age of 21 years shall be guilty of a violation of this Ordinance
for each sale or drink provided.
Sec. 14.023 Transfer of Identification to Minor
Any person who transfers in any manner an identification of age
to a minor for the purpose of permitting such minor to obtain liquor
shall be guilty of an offense; provided, that corroborative
testimony of a witness other than the minor shall be a requirement
of finding a violation of this ordinance.
Sec. 14.024 Use of False or Altered Identification
Any person who attempts to purchase an alcoholic beverage
through the use of false or altered identification which falsely
purports to show the individual to be over the age of 21 years shall
be guilty of violating this Ordinance.
Sec. 14.025 Violation of This Ordinance
Any person guilty of a violation of this Ordinance shall be
liable to pay the Siletz Tribe a penalty not to exceed $500 per
violation as civil damages to defray the Siletz Tribe's cost of
enforcement of this Ordinance. In addition to any penalties so
imposed, any license issued hereunder may be suspended or canceled
by the Committee for the violation of any of the provisions of this
Ordinance, or of the tribal license, upon hearing before the
Committee after 10 days notice to the licensee. The decision of the
Committee shall be final.
Sec. 14.026 Acceptable Identification
Where there may be a question of a person's right to purchase
liquor by reason of his/her age, such person shall be required to
present any one of the following issued cards of identification
which shows his/her correct age and bears his/her signature and
photograph:
(a) Driver's license of any state or identification card issued
by any State Department of Motor Vehicles;
(b) United States Active Duty Military Identification;
(c) Passport;
(d) Driver's license or identification card issued by a Canadian
province or territory;
(e) Identification card issued by a United States territory or
protectorate; or
(f) Identification card issued by a federally recognized Tribe.
Sec. 14.027 Possession of Liquor Contrary to This Ordinance
Alcoholic beverages which are possessed contrary to the terms of
this Ordinance are declared to be contraband. Any tribal agent,
employee, or officer who is authorized by the Committee to enforce
this section shall have the authority to and shall seize, all
contraband.
Sec. 14.028 Disposition of Seized Contraband
Any officer seizing contraband shall preserve the contraband in
accordance with applicable law. Upon being found in violation of the
Ordinance by the Committee, the party shall forfeit all right, title
and interest in the items seized which shall become the property of
the Siletz Tribe.
Part VII--Taxes
Sec. 14.029 Sales Tax
The Committee shall have the authority, by regulation, to levy
and collect a sales tax on each sale of alcoholic beverages on the
Reservation. The amount of such tax shall be set by regulation,
shall include credit card payments, and shall include all retail
sales of liquor on the Reservation.
Sec. 14.030 Payment of Taxes to Tribe
All taxes from the sale of alcoholic beverages on the
Reservation shall be paid over to the agent of the Siletz Tribe.
Sec. 14.031 Taxes Due
All taxes for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the Reservation
are due within thirty (30) days of the end of the calendar quarter
for which the taxes are due.
Sec. 14.032 Reports
Along with payment of the taxes imposed herein, the taxpayers
shall submit an accounting for the quarter of all income from the
sale or distribution of said beverages as well as for the taxes
collected.
Sec. 14.033 Audit
As a condition of obtaining a license, the licensee must agree
to the review or audit of its books and records relating to the sale
of alcoholic beverages on the Reservation. Said review or audit may
be done annually by the Tribe through its agents or employees
whenever, in the opinion of the Committee, such a review or audit is
necessary to verify the accuracy of reports.
Part VIII--Profits
Sec. 14.034 Disposition of Proceeds
The gross proceeds collected by the Committee from all licensing
and provided from the taxation of the sales of alcoholic beverages
on the Reservation shall be distributed as follows:
(a) For the payment of all necessary personnel, administrative
costs, and legal fees for the operation of the Committee and its
activities.
(b) The remainder shall be turned over to the account of the
Tribe.
Part IX--Severability and Miscellaneous
Sec. 14.035 Severability
If any provision or application of this ordinance is determined
by review to be invalid, such adjudication shall not be held to
render ineffectual the remaining portions of this Ordinance or to
render such provisions inapplicable to other persons or
circumstances.
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Sec. 14.036 Prior Enactments
All prior enactments of the Tribal Council which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
rescinded.
Sec. 14.037 Conformance With Oregon Laws
All acts and transactions under this Ordinance shall be in
conformity with the laws of the State of Oregon as that term is used
in 18 U.S.C. 1161.
Sec. 14.038 Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the
Federal Register after approval by the Secretary of the Interior or
his designee.
Part X
Sec. 14.039 Amendment
This ordinance may only be amended or repealed by a majority
vote of the Tribal Council. The authorized areas of the Tribe's
reservation where alcohol may be sold may only be amended or
repealed by the General Council.
Part XI
Sec. 14.040 Sovereign Immunity
Nothing contained in this Ordinance is intended to, nor does in
any way limit, alter, restrict, or waive the Tribe's sovereign
immunity from unconsented suit.
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