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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section SAF.03.04 — Interpretation

(a) This ordinance shall be deemed as a reasonable and proper exercise of the sovereign power of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community for the protection of public safety, health and welfare on lands under the Tribe's jurisdiction. All provisions of this ordinance shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

(b) The Tribe's adoption of State public health and safety standards as provided for under this ordinance shall not be interpreted as consent to State civil/regulatory jurisdiction or a waiver of the Tribe's sovereign immunity.