Nebraska Statutes 13-1502. Terms, defined
For purposes of the State-Tribal Cooperative Agreements Act:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 13-1502
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Agreement shall mean an agreement authorized under section 13-1503 ;
(2) Public agency shall mean any political subdivision, including any municipality, county, school district, or agency or department of the state; and
(3) Tribal government shall mean the officially recognized government of any Indian tribe, nation, or other organized group or community located in the state exercising self-government powers and recognized as eligible for services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians or any Indian tribe located in the state and recognized as an Indian tribe by the state.