North Dakota Code 54-40.2-08 – Specific limitations on agreements
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-40.2-08
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Authorize an agreement that enlarges or diminishes the jurisdiction over civil or criminal matters that may be exercised by either North Dakota or tribal governments located in North Dakota.
2. Authorize a public agency or tribal government, either separately or pursuant to agreement, to expand or diminish the jurisdiction presently exercised by the government of the United States to make criminal laws for or enforce criminal laws in Indian country.
3. Authorize a public agency or tribal government to enter into an agreement except as authorized by their own organizational documents or enabling laws.
4. Authorize an agreement that provides for the alienation, financial encumbrance, or taxation of any real or personal property, including water rights, belonging to any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or community that is held in trust by the United States or is subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States.