Section YAE.11.13 — Interference With Investigation And Retaliation–Civil Penalty.

(a) No person shall intentionally interfere, intentionally obstruct, or knowingly provide false information with a lawful investigation of suspected Elder abuse.

(b) No person shall retaliate by any means against any person who has made a good faith report of suspected Elder abuse or who cooperates with an investigation of suspected Elder abuse.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of Section YAE.11.13(a) or (b) above shall be enjoined from such activity and shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per occurrence. The Tribal Prosecutor has authority to initiate and prosecute the action in Tribal Court. Further, notice of such determination shall be provided to the person's employer and appropriate licensing agencies. If the person violating the above provisions is an employee of the Community, appropriate disciplinary action shall be imposed consistent with the Community's employment law.