42 USC 9626 - Indian tribes

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 9626.

Indian tribes

(a)

Treatment generally

(b)

Community relocation

(c)

Study

(d)

Limitation

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no action under this chapter by an Indian tribe shall be barred until the later of the following:

(1)

The applicable period of limitations has expired.

(2)

2 years after the United States, in its capacity as trustee for the tribe, gives written notice to the governing body of the tribe that it will not present a claim or commence an action on behalf of the tribe or fails to present a claim or commence an action within the time limitations specified in this chapter.

(Pub. L. 96–510, title I, § 126, as added Pub. L. 99–499, title II, § 207(e), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1706.)

cite as: 42 USC 9626