When will the Department approve or disapprove a tribal probate code?
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(a) We have 180 days from receipt by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs of a submitted tribal probate code and duly executed tribal resolution adopting the tribal probate code to approve or disapprove a tribal probate code.
(b) If we do not meet the deadline in paragraph (a) of this section, the tribal probate code will be deemed approved, but only to the extent that it:
(1) Is consistent with Federal law; and
(2) Promotes the policies of the ILCA Amendments of 2000 as listed in § 18.106(b).
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