106 Governing Law; Sovereignty

106 Governing Law; Sovereignty

ยง 106 Governing Law; Sovereignty
All rights and liabilities associated with the enactment of this Title, or the Assistance payments made hereunder, shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the Tribe. Nothing in this Title or any related policies or procedures shall be construed to make applicable any laws or regulations which are inapplicable to the Tribe or from which the Tribe is entitled to exemption because of its sovereign status.

[Legislative History: Enacted by Resolution No. 2018-72, 10/5/2018]

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