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25 CFR § 293.17Chapter I

May a compact or amendment include provisions addressing the allocation of criminal and civil jurisdiction between the Tribe and the State?

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Yes. A compact or amendment may include provisions allocating criminal and civil jurisdiction between the Tribe and the State necessary for the enforcement of the laws and regulations described in § 293.16.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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