§ 30 §7203-2 — Definitions

Maine § 30 §7203-2

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 30: FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES
• Part 4: INDIAN TERRITORIES
• Ch. 603: MI'KMAQ NATION RESTORATION ACT

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As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1.
Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act.
"Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act" means the federal Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act, Public Law 102–171.
2.
Lands or other natural resources.
"Lands or other natural resources" means any real property or natural resources, or any interest in or right involving any real property or natural resources, including, but not limited to, minerals and mineral rights, timber and timber rights, water and water rights and hunting and fishing rights.
3.
Laws of the State.
"Laws of the State" means the Constitution of Maine and all statutes, rules or regulations and the common law of the State and its political subdivisions, and subsequent amendments thereto or judicial interpretations thereof.
4.
Mi'kmaq Nation.
"Mi'kmaq Nation" has the same meaning as "Band" in Section 3(1) of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act.
5.
Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land.
"Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land" means:
6.
Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land.
"Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land" has the same meaning as "Band Trust Land" in Section 3(3) of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act.
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Secretary.

Legislative History

PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 369, §§2, 5 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).