Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut - Code of Ordinances

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CODE OF ORDINANCES of the MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT (Municode website)

Table of Contents

PREFACE

PART I - CONSTITUTION

PART II - MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS CODE
Chapter 1 - GOVERNMENT

ARTICLE I. - MOHEGAN COURT SYSTEM
Sec. 1-1. - Preamble.
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBDIVISION A. - CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 1-2. - Authority Generally.
SUBDIVISION B. - DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1-3. - Words and Terms Defined.
SUBDIVISION C. - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 1-4. - Branches.
Sec. 1-5. - Enforcement of Judgments; Recognition of Foreign Judgments.
Sec. 1-6. - Sovereign Immunity.
SUBDIVISION D. - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 1-7. - Professional Conduct.
Sec. 1-8. - Amendment of Rules of Professional Conduct.
Sec. 1-9. - Judicial Conduct.
Sec. 1-10. - Amendment of Rules of Judicial Conduct.
SUBDIVISION E. - COURT PERSONNEL
Sec. 1-11. - Hiring Authority.
Sec. 1-12. - Policies and Procedures.
DIVISION 2. - MOHEGAN TRIBAL COURT
SUBDIVISION A. - JURISDICTION
Sec. 1-13. - Tribal policy.
Sec. 1-14. - Territorial Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-15. - Personal Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-16. - Jurisdiction over Property.
Sec. 1-17. - General Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-18. - Concurrent Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-19. - Limitation of Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-20. - Reserved.
SUBDIVISION B. - STRUCTURE
Sec. 1-21. - Structure.
SUBDIVISION C. - MINOR CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 1-22. - Minor Civil Actions.
Sec. 1-23. - Magistrates.
Sec. 1-24. - Spokesperson Representation.
SUBDIVISION D. - MAJOR CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 1-25. - Major Civil Actions.
Sec. 1-26. - Judges.
Sec. 1-27. - Spokesperson Representation.
SUBDIVISION E. - JUDGES
Sec. 1-28. - Duties.
Sec. 1-29. - Terms of Office—Chief Judge, Trial Court and Appellate Court Judges.
Sec. 1-30. - Appointment and Compensation.
Sec. 1-31. - Minimum Qualifications.
Sec. 1-32. - Powers and Duties of Judges.
Sec. 1-33. - Disqualification or Recusal of Judicial Authority; Review by Chief Judge.
Sec. 1-34. - Discipline and Removal of Judges.
Sec. 1-35. - Oath of Office.
SUBDIVISION F. - COUNSEL
Sec. 1-36. - Representatives Appearing in Mohegan Tribal Court.
Sec. 1-37. - Tribal Court Bar Admission.
Sec. 1-38. - Spokesperson's Oath.
Sec. 1-39. - Tribal court bar roster.
Sec. 1-40. - Disciplinary Procedures/Disbarment.
Sec. 1-41. - Attorneys of Other Jurisdictions.
Sec. 1-42. - Contempt of Court.
Sec. 1-43. - Appeal.
Secs. 1-44—1-50. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - RULES OF COURT
SUBDIVISION A. - GENERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE
Sec. 1-51. - Court Rules.
Sec. 1-52. - Assignment of Cases in Trial Court.
Sec. 1-53. - Reporting of Decisions.
Sec. 1-54. - Substantive Law.
Sec. 1-55. - Precedent.
Sec. 1-56. - Fees.
SUBDIVISION B. - MINOR CIVIL ACTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 1-57. - Procedures for Handling Traffic Cases.
Sec. 1-58. - Summary Process Eviction.
Sec. 1-59. - Small Claims.
SUBDIVISION C. - CONTEMPT
Sec. 1-60. - Acts or Failure to Act.
Sec. 1-61. - Civil Contempt.
Sec. 1-62. - Contempt Procedures.
SUBDIVISION D. - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Secs. 1-63—1-80. - Reserved.
SUBDIVISION E. - APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 1-81. - Tribal Court Appeals.
Sec. 1-82. - Right to Appeal.
SUBDIVISION F. - COUNCIL OF ELDERS REVIEW PROCEDURE
Sec. 1-83. - Authority and Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-84. - Precedent.
Sec. 1-85. - Scope of Review.
Sec. 1-86. - Appeals to the Council of Elders.
Sec. 1-87. - Finality of Decision.
Sec. 1-88. - Practice Rules.
Secs. 1-89—1-98. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - RESERVED
Secs. 1-99—1-200. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - ELECTION CODE
Sec. 1-201. - Election Committee.
Sec. 1-202. - Nominations.
Sec. 1-203. - Qualification and Registration of Voters.
Sec. 1-204. - Limitations on Eligibility to Serve.
Sec. 1-205. - Conduct of Elections.
Sec. 1-206. - Counting the Ballots and Announcing the Results.
Sec. 1-207. - Prohibited Conduct During Elections.
Sec. 1-208. - Primary Elections and General Elections; Candidate Withdrawal.
Sec. 1-209. - Runoff Elections.
Sec. 1-210. - Special Election to Fill Vacancy.
Sec. 1-211. - Recall Petitions.
Sec. 1-212. - Initiative/Referendum Petitions.
Sec. 1-213. - Date Established To Take Office.
Sec. 1-214. - Oath of Office.
Sec. 1-215. - Complaints of violations.
Sec. 1-216. - Recount.
Sec. 1-217. - Election Committee Hearings.
Sec. 1-218—1-221. - Reserved.
Sec. 1-222. - Severability.
Secs. 1-223—1-250. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - TRIBAL ETHICS
Sec. 1-251. - Title and Authority.
Sec. 1-252. - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Sec. 1-253. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-254. - Ethics Commission Creation; Appointments.
Sec. 1-255. - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission.
Sec. 1-256. - Standards of Conduct and Restricted Activities.
Sec. 1-257. - Economic Disclosure Statement; Filing Requirements.
Sec. 1-258. - Disclosure Information Required.
Sec. 1-259. - Failure to File Disclosure Statement.
Sec. 1-260. - Complaints.
Sec. 1-261. - Advisory Opinions and No Objection Letters.
Sec. 1-262. - Sanctions and Penalties.
Sec. 1-263. - Appeals.
Sec. 1-264. - Retaliatory Action Prohibited.
Sec. 1-265. - Frivolous Complaints or False Statement.
Secs. 1-266—1-310. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - UTILITY AUTHORITY
Sec. 1-311. - Creation; Governmental Status.
Sec. 1-312. - Name, Location and Place of Business.
Sec. 1-313. - Mohegan Lands.
Sec. 1-314. - Duration.
Sec. 1-315. - Declaration of Policy; Purposes.
Sec. 1-316. - Applicability of Mohegan Tribal Laws and Policies.
Sec. 1-317. - Control of Operations.
Sec. 1-318. - Membership of the Management Board; Qualification; Term of Office.
Sec. 1-319. - Management Board; Purpose; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 1-320. - Indemnification of Officers and Employees of the Utility Authority and Directors of the Management Board.
Sec. 1-321. - Meetings of the Management Board.
Sec. 1-322. - Officers' powers and duties; general manager.
Sec. 1-323. - Election; Term of Office; Qualification.
Sec. 1-324. - General Manager; Functions; Duties.
Sec. 1-325. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 1-326. - Records; Inspection; Audits.
Sec. 1-327. - Distribution of Cash Flow.
Sec. 1-328. - Rates and charges.
Sec. 1-329. - Exemption from Judicial Process.
Secs. 1-330—1-360. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - HOUSING AUTHORITY
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1-361. - Declaration of Need.
Sec. 1-362. - Purposes.
Sec. 1-363. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-364. - Applicability of Mohegan Tribal Laws and Policies.
Sec. 1-365. - Board of Commissioners.
Sec. 1-366. - Removal.
Sec. 1-367. - Board of Commissioners; Purpose; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 1-368. - Indemnification of Officers and Employees of the Housing Authority and Members of the Board of Commissioners.
Sec. 1-369. - Miscellaneous.
Sec. 1-370. - Cooperation in Connection with Projects.
Sec. 1-371. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 1-372. - Records; Inspection; Audits.
Secs. 1-373—1-390. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - EVICTION
Sec. 1-391. - Purpose.
Sec. 1-392. - Exclusion.
Sec. 1-393. - Scope.
Sec. 1-394. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-395. - Limitation on Self-Help Remedies.
Sec. 1-396. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 1-397. - Definition of Default.
Sec. 1-398. - Remedies for Default.
Sec. 1-399. - Eviction Proceedings.
Sec. 1-400. - Defenses to an Alleged Default.
Sec. 1-401. - Judgment.
Secs. 1-402—1-404. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ORDINANCE
Sec. 1-405. - Title, Effective Date, Authority and Purpose.
Sec. 1-406. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-407. - Tribal Freedom of Information Commission.
Sec. 1-408. - FOIO Procedures.
Sec. 1-409. - Access to Records.
Sec. 1-410. - Exempt Records.
Sec. 1-411. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 1-412. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - FINANCE AUTHORITY
Sec. 1-413. - Establishment.
Sec. 1-414. - Name, Location and Place of Business.
Sec. 1-415. - Definitions.
Sec. 1-416. - Purposes.
Sec. 1-417. - Management Board; Establishment; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 1-418. - Indemnification of Officers, Employees and Members of the Management Board of the Authority.
Sec. 1-419. - Membership of Management Board.
Sec. 1-420. - Meeting of Management Board.
Sec. 1-421. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 1-422. - Insurance.
Sec. 1-423. - Dissolution and Liquidation.
Sec. 1-424. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - RESERVED
Sec. 1-425—1-427. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. - MOHEGAN EARTH HOTEL LLC CODE
Sec. 1-428. - Citation.
Sec. 1-429. - Establishment of Mohegan Earth Hotel, LLC, and its Characteristics.
Sec. 1-430. - Purposes.
ARTICLE X. - MOHEGAN HOTEL HOLDING, LLC CODE
Sec. 1-431. - Citation.
Sec. 1-432. - Establishment of Mohegan Hotel Holding, LLC, and its Characteristics.
Sec. 1-433. - Purposes.

Chapter 2 - GAMING
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 2-1—2-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - GAMING AUTHORITY
Sec. 2-21. - Establishment.
Sec. 2-22. - Name, Location and Place of Business.
Sec. 2-23. - Definitions.
Sec. 2-24. - Purposes.
Sec. 2-25. - Management Board; Establishment; Duties and Powers.
Sec. 2-26. - Business Board Representatives; Functions; Duties.
Sec. 2-27. - Indemnification of Officers, Employees and Members of the Authority.
Sec. 2-28. - Membership of Management Board; Qualification; Term of Office.
Sec. 2-29. - Meeting of Management Board.
Sec. 2-30. - Executive Committee.
Sec. 2-31. - Principal Officers.
Sec. 2-32. - Powers and Duties.
Sec. 2-33. - Decisions Appealable to Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 2-34. - Removal.
Sec. 2-35. - Resignations; Vacancies.
Sec. 2-36. - Accounting; Fiscal Year.
Sec. 2-37. - Records; Inspection; Audits.
Sec. 2-38. - Insurance.
Secs. 2-39—2-60. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - GAMING ON TRIBAL LANDS
Sec. 2-61. - Short Title.
Sec. 2-62. - Declaration of Tribal Policy.
Sec. 2-63. - Findings.
Sec. 2-64. - Definitions.
Sec. 2-65. - Authority of Tribal Council.
Sec. 2-66. - Games Authorized.
Sec. 2-67. - Gaming Licenses Required.
Sec. 2-68. - Application for Gaming Licenses.
Sec. 2-69. - Qualifications for Gaming Licenses.
Sec. 2-70. - Gaming License Fees.
Sec. 2-71. - Background Investigations.
Sec. 2-72. - Maintenance of Gaming Facility.
Sec. 2-73. - Use of Net Revenues.
Sec. 2-74. - Records and Reports.
Sec. 2-75. - Annual Audit.
Sec. 2-76. - Gross Gaming Revenues.
Sec. 2-77. - Violations.
Sec. 2-78. - Notice of Violation.
Sec. 2-79. - Civil Penalties.
Sec. 2-80. - Enforcement.
Sec. 2-81. - Hearings and Appeals.
Sec. 2-82. - Service.
Sec. 2-83. - Resolution of Disputes Between Management Contractor or Tribe and Customers.
Sec. 2-84. - Applicable Law.
Sec. 2-85. - Savings Provision.
Secs. 2-86—2-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - DEBT COLLECTION
Sec. 2-121. - Title.
Sec. 2-122. - Definitions.
Sec. 2-123. - Jurisdiction of Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 2-124. - Commencement of an Action.
Sec. 2-125. - Parties.
Sec. 2-126. - Pleadings and Procedure.
Sec. 2-127. - Defenses.
Sec. 2-128. - Appeal.
Sec. 2-129. - Application of Law.
Sec. 2-130. - Time Limitation for Bringing Action.
Secs. 2-131—2-180. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - GAMING REVENUE ALLOCATION PLAN
Sec. 2-181. - Policy.
Sec. 2-182. - Use of Net Revenues.
Sec. 2-183. - Individual Per Capita Distributions.
Sec. 2-184. - Remaining Net Revenues.
Sec. 2-185. - Dispute Resolution.
Sec. 2-186. - Enforcement of Plan.
Sec. 2-187. - Amendment or Repeal of Plan.
Sec. 2-188. - Effective date.

Chapter 3 - JUDICIAL
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Sec. 3-1. - Recognition and Enforcement of Valid Child Support Orders.
Secs. 3-2—3-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - GAMING DISPUTES COURT
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 3-21. - Establishment of Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 3-22. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-23. - Limited Jurisdiction; Not Court of General Jurisdiction.
Sec. 3-24. - Judges of the Gaming Disputes Court.
Sec. 3-25. - Courts Under Administrative Superintendence of Chief Judge.
Sec. 3-26. - Gaming Disputes Court of Appeals.
Sec. 3-27. - Revision of Court Rules.
Secs. 3-28—3-40. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - TERRITORIAL AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 3-41. - [Described.]
Secs. 3-42—3-50. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - SUBSTANTIVE LAW
Sec. 3-51. - Substantive Law.
Sec. 3-52. - Sources of Tribal Law.
Sec. 3-53. - Traditional Tribal Law.
Sec. 3-54. - Authority to Further Develop Mohegan Tribe Common Law.
Secs. 3-55—3-70. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - PERSONAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 3-71. - Personal Jurisdiction.
Secs. 3-72—3-90. - Reserved.
DIVISION 5. - SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
Sec. 3-91. - [Jurisdiction Defined.]
Sec. 3-92. - [Waiver of Immunity.]
Secs. 3-93—3-110. - Reserved.
DIVISION 6. - WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Sec. 3-111. - [Effect.]
Secs. 3-112—3-130. - Reserved.
DIVISION 7. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 3-131. - Actions Seeking Relief Against The Tribe or Its Officers or Employees.
Sec. 3-132. - [General Rules.]
Sec. 3-133. - Limitations in Civil Actions.
Sec. 3-134. - Court Fees.
Secs. 3-135—3-150. - Reserved.
DIVISION 8. - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 3-151. - Civil Procedure.
Sec. 3-152. - Evidence.
Sec. 3-153. - Service of Process.
Sec. 3-154. - Application of Rules.
Secs. 3-155—3-170. - Reserved.
DIVISION 9. - RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 3-171. - Gaming Disputes Court of Appeals.
Sec. 3-172. - Right to Appeal.
Sec. 3-173. - [Rules Adopted by Reference.]
Sec. 3-174. - Clerk.
Secs. 3-175—3-190. - Reserved.
DIVISION 10. - RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 3-191. - Professional Conduct.
Sec. 3-192. - Adoption and Amendment of Rules.
Sec. 3-193. - Judicial Conduct.
Sec. 3-194. - Adoption and Amendment of Rules.
Secs. 3-195—3-220. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - APPEAL FROM FINAL AGENCY DECISIONS
Sec. 3-221. - Purpose.
Sec. 3-222. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-223. - Consent to suit.
Sec. 3-224. - Procedure for appeals of final agency decisions.
Secs. 3-225—3-240. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - TORTS CODE
Sec. 3-241. - Title.
Sec. 3-242. - Effective Date.
Sec. 3-243. - Authority.
Sec. 3-244. - Purpose.
Sec. 3-245. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-246. - Limitations of Actions.
Sec. 3-247. - Persons under disability.
Sec. 3-248. - Procedure and venue.
Sec. 3-249. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 3-250. - Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity and Consent to Suit.
Sec. 3-251. - Limitations on Awards.
Sec. 3-252. - Liquor Seller Liability for Damage by Intoxicated Person.
Secs. 3-253—3-270. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - LIQUOR CONTROL CODE
Sec. 3-271. - Title.
Sec. 3-272. - Purpose and Authority.
Sec. 3-273. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-274. - Powers of Enforcement.
Sec. 3-275. - Limitation of Powers.
Sec. 3-276. - Inspection Rights.
Sec. 3-277. - Sales of Liquor.
Sec. 3-278. - Licensing.
Sec. 3-279. - Processing Applications for Tribal Liquor License.
Sec. 3-280. - Temporary Permits.
Sec. 3-281. - Conditions of the Tribal License.
Sec. 3-282. - License Not a Property Right.
Sec. 3-283. - Assignment or Transfer.
Sec. 3-284. - Rules, Regulations, and Enforcement.
Sec. 3-285. - Profits; Disposition of Proceeds.
Sec. 3-286. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 3-287—3-300. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - PUBLIC GATHERING CODE
Sec. 3-301. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-302. - Permit—Required; Exceptions.
Sec. 3-303. - Application for Permit.
Sec. 3-304. - Fee.
Sec. 3-305. - Same Standards for Issuance; Revocation.
Sec. 3-306. - Notice of Tribe Action on Application; Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 3-307. - Alternative Permit.
Sec. 3-308. - Duties of Permittee.
Sec. 3-309. - Public Conduct.
Sec. 3-310. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - VOLUNTARY CONSERVATORSHIP CODE
Sec. 3-311. - Applicability.
Sec. 3-312. - Definitions.
Sec. 3-313. - Recording of Proceedings Required.
Sec. 3-314. - Appointment of Successor Conservator.
Sec. 3-315. - Petition for Voluntary Representation.
Sec. 3-316. - Release from Voluntary Representation.
Sec. 3-317. - Duties of Conservator.
Sec. 3-318. - Conflicts between Conservators.
Secs. 3-319, 3-320. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - SMALL ESTATES CODE
Sec. 3-321. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 3-322. - Settlement of Small Estates without Probate of Will or Letters of Administration.
Sec. 3-323. - Payment of Benefits.

Chapter 4 - EMPLOYMENT
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 4-1—4-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - DISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Sec. 4-21. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-22. - Adoption of Mohegan Discriminatory Employment Practices Ordinance.
Sec. 4-23. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-24. - Practices Declared Unlawful.
Sec. 4-25. - Practices That Shall Not Be Declared Unlawful.
Sec. 4-26. - Records.
Sec. 4-27. - Complaint Process.
Sec. 4-28. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-29. - Effective Date.
Sec. 4-30. - Severability.
Secs. 4-31—4-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 4-51. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-52. - Indemnification and defense against claims.
Sec. 4-53. - Legal fees and costs.
Sec. 4-54. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 4-55—4-70. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - FAIR LABOR STANDARDS

Sec. 4-71. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-72. - Adoption of Mohegan Tribal Fair Labor Standards Ordinance.
Sec. 4-73. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-74. - Administration.
Sec. 4-75. - Minimum Wage.
Sec. 4-76. - Maximum Hours.
Sec. 4-77. - Collection of Data.
Sec. 4-78. - Child Labor Provisions.
Sec. 4-79. - Total Exemptions.
Sec. 4-80. - Partial Exemptions.
Sec. 4-81. - Employment Under Special Certificates.
Sec. 4-82. - Complaint Process and Limitation Period.
Sec. 4-83. - Remedies.
Sec. 4-84. - Relief from Liability to Pay Minimum Wage or Overtime Compensation.
Sec. 4-85. - Notice.
Sec. 4-86. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-87. - Effective Date.
Sec. 4-88. - Severability.
Secs. 4-89—4-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Sec. 4-101. - Title.
Sec. 4-102. - Declaration of Purpose.
Sec. 4-103. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-104. - Tribal Employment Rights Enforcement.
Sec. 4-105. - Coverage and Applicability of this Article to Employment.
Sec. 4-106. - Native American Contractor Preference and Certification.
Sec. 4-107. - Confidentiality.
Sec. 4-108. - On-Site Compliance Inspections.
Sec. 4-109. - Suspension and Revocation of Certification as a Certified Native American Entity or Certified Mohegan Entity.
Sec. 4-110. - Complaint of Non-compliance and Appeal Hearing.
Sec. 4-111. - Sanctions.
Sec. 4-112. - Retaliation.
Sec. 4-113. - Enforcement of orders.
Sec. 4-114. - Recognition of Freedom of Religion.
Sec. 4-115. - Rules and regulations.
Sec. 4-116. - Sovereign immunity.
Sec. 4-117. - Effective date.
Secs. 4-118—4-140. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - RIGHT TO WORK

Sec. 4-141. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-142. - Right to Work.
Sec. 4-143. - Civil Remedies.
Sec. 4-144. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 4-145—4-170. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - WORKERS' COMPENSATION

DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4-171. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-172. - Workers' Compensation Commission.
Sec. 4-173. - Salary of Commissioners.
Sec. 4-174. - Powers and Duties of Commissioners.
Sec. 4-175. - Minimum Information Requirements.
Sec. 4-176. - Workers' Compensation Booklet.
Sec. 4-177. - Powers and Duties of Chief Commissioner.
Sec. 4-178. - Matters to be Resolved by Successor.
Sec. 4-179. - Applicable Common Law.
Secs. 4-180—4-190. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - BASIC RIGHTS, LIABILITIES AND REMEDIES
Sec. 4-191. - Employer's Liability.
Sec. 4-192. - Report of Injury to Employer.
Sec. 4-193. - Notice of Claim for Compensation.
Sec. 4-194. - Access to Physician or Surgeon.
Sec. 4-195. - Refusal of Employee to Accept or Obtain Reasonable Medical Care.
Sec. 4-196. - Medical Examination and Treatment of Injured Employee.
Sec. 4-197. - Waiting Period.
Sec. 4-198. - Voluntary Agreements.
Sec. 4-199. - Discontinuance or Reduction of Payments Under Oral Agreements.
Sec. 4-200. - Hearing Claims.
Sec. 4-201. - Informal Hearings.
Sec. 4-202. - Conduct of Hearings.
Sec. 4-203. - Using Prior Statements of Parties as Evidence.
Sec. 4-204. - Payments Under Group Health Plans.
Sec. 4-205. - Initial Liability of Last Employer.
Sec. 4-206. - Award as Judgment.
Sec. 4-207. - Enforcement of Order; Appeal.
Sec. 4-208. - Appeal of the Decision of Mohegan Courts.
Sec. 4-209. - Costs of Appeal.
Sec. 4-210. - No Right Against Fellow Employee.
Sec. 4-211. - Action for Minors and Incompetents.
Sec. 4-212. - Serving Notices.
Secs. 4-213—4-220. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - ADMINISTRATION OF PAYMENT
Sec. 4-221. - Disposition of Fines and Penalties.
Sec. 4-222. - Civil Action to Recover Civil Penalties.
Sec. 4-223. - Obligations.
Sec. 4-224. - Penalty for Fraudulent Claim or Receipt of Benefits.
Sec. 4-225. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-226. - Liability of Third Persons.
Sec. 4-227. - Payment of Compensation.
Sec. 4-228. - Penalty for Late Payments.
Sec. 4-229. - Compensation for Death.
Sec. 4-230. - Compensation for Total Incapacity.
Sec. 4-231. - Benefits After Relapse from Recovery.
Sec. 4-232. - Compensation for Partial Incapacity.
Sec. 4-233. - Additional Benefits for Partial Permanent Disability.
Sec. 4-234. - Determination of Average Weekly Wage of Injured Worker.
Sec. 4-235. - Average Weekly Wage of Worker with an Occupational Disease.
Sec. 4-236. - Replacement of Artificial Aids.
Sec. 4-237. - Compensation for Lost Wages.
Sec. 4-238. - Transfer to Suitable Work During Treatment.
Sec. 4-239. - Advance Payments.
Sec. 4-240. - Modification of Award or Voluntary Agreement.
Sec. 4-241. - Exemption of Compensation.
Sec. 4-242. - Award of Fees and Expenses.
Sec. 4-243. - Forfeiture of benefits while incarcerated.
Sec. 4-244. - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.
Sec. 4-245. - Effective Date.
Secs. 4-246—4-250. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY

Sec. 4-251. - Title.
Sec. 4-252. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-253. - Purpose.
Sec. 4-254. - Administration.
Sec. 4-255. - Federal filings.
Sec. 4-256. - Plan administration.
Sec. 4-257. - Limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
Sec. 4-258. - Enforcement of MERISO Rights.
Sec. 4-259. - Effective Date.
Sec. 4-260. - Severability.
Secs. 4-261—4-285. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. - FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE

DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4-286. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-287. - Authority; Purpose; Applicability and Relation to Other Laws.
DIVISION 2. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE
Sec. 4-288. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-289. - Leave Requirement.
Sec. 4-290. - Certification.
Sec. 4-291. - Employment and Benefits Protection.
Sec. 4-292. - Administration.
Sec. 4-293. - Complaint Process.
Sec. 4-294. - Remedies/Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-295. - Reserved.
Sec. 4-296. - Notice.
Sec. 4-297. - Effect on employers' leave policies/collective bargaining agreements.
Sec. 4-298. - Effective date.
Sec. 4-299. - Severability.
Secs. 4-300—4-310. - Reserved.
ARTICLE X. - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Sec. 4-311. - Short title.
Sec. 4-312. - Purpose and Authority.
Sec. 4-313. - Adoption of the Mohegan Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance.
Sec. 4-314. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-315. - Administrative provisions.
Sec. 4-316. - MOSHO duty clause.
Sec. 4-317. - Safety Manager—Selection, Qualifications and Duties.
Sec. 4-318. - Penalties and Enforcement.
Sec. 4-319. - Powers and Duties of the Safety Manager.
Sec. 4-320. - Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 4-321. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 4-322. - Civil Penalties.
Sec. 4-323. - Notices.
Sec. 4-324. - Severability.
Sec. 4-325. - Effective Date.
Secs. 4-326—4-399. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XI. - LABOR RELATIONS

Sec. 4-400. - Short Title.
Sec. 4-401. - Authority; Purpose; Jurisdiction; Findings.
Sec. 4-402. - Definitions.
Sec. 4-403. - Licensing of Business Agents; Qualifications; Fees; Suspension, Revocation; Appeal.
Sec. 4-404. - Registration of Labor Organization; New Information; Violations.
Sec. 4-405. - Certification; Elections; Labor Organization Designation as Exclusive Representative; Appropriate Bargaining Unit.
Sec. 4-406. - Decertification of Exclusive Representative.
Sec. 4-407. - Employees, Employers, Labor Organizations; Rights and Duties.
Sec. 4-408. - Collective Bargaining; Exceptions.
Sec. 4-409. - Prohibited Practices; Employer; Labor Organization.
Sec. 4-410. - Dispute Resolution, Prohibited Practices; Claim; Complaint.
Sec. 4-411. - Timetable, Collective Bargaining Negotiations; Dispute and Impasse Resolution.
Sec. 4-412. - Rules and Regulations.
Sec. 4-413. - Severability.

Chapter 5 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Sec. 5-1. - Scope of Chapter.
Sec. 5-2. - Further rule-making.
Sec. 5-3. - Gaming area standards.
Secs. 5-4—5-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - PUBLIC HEALTH CODE

Sec. 5-21. - Short title.
Sec. 5-22. - Adoption of Connecticut Public Health Code.
Sec. 5-23. - Public health and well being.
Sec. 5-24. - Nuisances in public places; smoking prohibited; exceptions; standards for smoking rooms.
Sec. 5-25. - Administrative provisions; penalties.
Sec. 5-26. - Activities not occurring on Reservation.
Sec. 5-27. - No private right of action.
Sec. 5-28. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 5-29—5-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - FIRE CODE

Sec. 5-51. - Adoption of Fire Code.
Sec. 5-52. - Administrative Provision.
Sec. 5-53. - Fire Code Provisions.
Sec. 5-54. - Appeal.
Sec. 5-55. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-56—5-60. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - BUILDING CODE

Sec. 5-61. - Incorporation; adoption; references; conflict with State law.
Sec. 5-62. - Excavation and underground utility permit.
Sec. 5-63. - Certificate of occupancy.
Sec. 5-64. - Appeal.
Sec. 5-65. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-66—5-80. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - DEMOLITION CODE

Sec. 5-81. - Adoption of State Demolition Code.
Sec. 5-82. - Administrative Provisions.
Sec. 5-83. - Permit for Demolition of Particular Structure.
Sec. 5-84. - Variations and Exemptions.
Sec. 5-85. - Notice to Adjoining Property Owners.
Sec. 5-86. - Safety Measures to be Provided.
Sec. 5-87. - Restrictions on Demolition Procedures.
Sec. 5-88. - Accumulated Materials.
Sec. 5-89. - Basements and Cellars.
Sec. 5-90. - Penalty for Violation.
Sec. 5-91. - Appeal.
Sec. 5-92. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-93—5-110. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - FOOD PROTECTION CODE

Sec. 5-111. - Adoption of Food Protection Code.
Sec. 5-112. - Fines.
Sec. 5-113. - Hearing.
Sec. 5-114. - Appeals.
Sec. 5-115. - Conflict of laws.
Sec. 5-116. - No private right of action.
Sec. 5-117. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 5-118—5-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - DROP-IN CHILD CODE

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 5-121. - Title.
Sec. 5-122. - Definitions.
DIVISION 2. - LICENSED PREMISES
Sec. 5-123. - Licensure procedures.
Sec. 5-124. - Administration.
Sec. 5-125. - Staffing.
Sec. 5-126. - Record Keeping.
Sec. 5-127. - Health and Safety.
Sec. 5-128. - Physical plant.
Sec. 5-129. - Administration of Medications.
Sec. 5-130. - Infants and Toddlers.
Secs. 5-131—5-140. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - CHILD DAY CARE CENTER CODE

Sec. 5-141. - Adoption of Child Day Care Center Code.
Sec. 5-142. - Administrative Provision.
Sec. 5-143. - Relevant Provisions.
Sec. 5-144. - Day Care Center Code Provisions.
Secs. 5-145—5-170. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. - HEALTH AND BEAUTY CODE

DIVISION 1. - SPA AND SALON
Sec. 5-171. - Enactment of Spa and Salon Code.
Sec. 5-172. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-173. - Administrative Provisions.
Sec. 5-174. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-175. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-176. - Plan Review.
Sec. 5-177. - Inspection of Premises and Facilities.
Sec. 5-178. - Inspections.
Sec. 5-179. - Technical Standards.
Sec. 5-180. - Tribal Spa/Salon License Required.
Sec. 5-181. - Licenses.
Sec. 5-182. - License Suspension.
Sec. 5-183. - License Revocation/Non-Renewal.
Sec. 5-184. - License Reinstatement.
Sec. 5-185. - Hearings.
Sec. 5-186. - Service of Notices.
DIVISION 2. - TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING
Sec. 5-187. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-188. - Tattoo or Body Piercing Establishment Licensure.
Sec. 5-189. - Temporary Tattoo or Body Piercing Establishments.
Sec. 5-190. - Inspections.
Sec. 5-191. - Records and Compliance.
Sec. 5-192. - Establishment Requirements.
Sec. 5-193. - Pre-Tattoo Procedures.
Sec. 5-194. - Pre-Body Piercing Procedures.
Sec. 5-195. - Tattoo Technician or Body Piercer Responsibilities.
Sec. 5-196. - Needles and Attachments.
Sec. 5-197. - Sterilization.
Sec. 5-198. - Penalties.
Sec. 5-199. - Connecticut State Licenses Required.
Sec. 5-200. - Violations and Penalties.
Sec. 5-200.1. - Appeals.
ARTICLE X. - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
Sec. 5-201. - Statement of Findings.
Sec. 5-202. - Establishment of Department.
Sec. 5-203. - General Responsibilities of the Department.
Sec. 5-204. - Enforcement; Delegation of Authority.
Sec. 5-205. - Reporting.
Sec. 5-206. - Funding.
Sec. 5-207. - Effective Date.
Sec. 5-208. - Establishment of Mohegan Environmental Protection Code.
Sec. 5-209. - Adoption of Air Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-210. - Adoption of Waste Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-211. - Adoption of Water Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-212. - Adoption of Toxic Substances Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-213. - Adoption of Pesticide Law and Regulations.
Sec. 5-214. - Ban of single-use checkout bags on the Mohegan Indian Reservation.
Secs. 5-215—5-230. - Reserved
ARTICLE XI. - PEER REVIEW IMMUNITY

Sec. 5-231. - Immunity Granted.
Sec. 5-232. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-233. - Liability.
Sec. 5-234. - Discoverability.
Secs. 5-235—5-260. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. - HOTEL LIABILITY

Sec. 5-261. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-262. - Loss of Valuables of Guests.
Sec. 5-263. - Loss of Other Property.
Sec. 5-264. - Limitations on Forum, Damages and Claims for Relief.
Secs. 5-265—5-300. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIII. - AREA WIDE LIMITATION FOR NOx EMISSIONS

Sec. 5-301. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-302. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-303. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-304. - Authority to Administer Program.
Sec. 5-305. - Area Wide Limitation for NOx.
Sec. 5-306. - Compliance with Clean Air Act New Source Performance Standards, 40 CFR 60.40c et seq.
Sec. 5-307. - Testing.
Sec. 5-308. - Monitoring.
Sec. 5-309. - Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
Sec. 5-310. - Penalties and Enforcement.
Sec. 5-311. - Powers and duties of the administrator.
Sec. 5-312. - Public Notice.
Secs. 5-313—5-314. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIII-A. - MINOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW PROGRAM
Sec. 5-315. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-316. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-317. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-318. - Authority to Administer Program.
Sec. 5-319. - General Provisions.
Sec. 5-320. - Application Requirements.
Sec. 5-321. - Permit Requirements.
Sec. 5-322. - Permits by Rule.
Sec. 5-323. - Public Participation Requirements.
Sec. 5-324. - Area-Wide Limit (Synthetic Minor Source Permits).
Sec. 5-325. - Powers and Duties of the Administrator.
Sec. 5-326. - Registration Program for Minor Sources.
Sec. 5-327. - Air Quality Permit by Rule for New Or Modified True Minor Source Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.
Sec. 5-328. - Administrative Permit Revision.
APPENDIX A. - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PERMIT APPLICATION
APPENDIX B. - PERMIT CONTENT
APPENDIX C. - AREA-WIDE LIMIT (SYNTHETIC MINOR SOURCE PERMITS)
APPENDIX D. - REGISTRATION PROGRAM FOR MINOR SOURCES (EMISSIONS INVENTORY)
APPENDIX E. - AIR QUALITY PERMIT BY RULE FOR NEW OR MODIFIED TRUE MINOR SOURCE GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITIES
Secs. 5-329, 5-330. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIV. - GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Sec. 5-331. - Immunity from Liability—Good Samaritan Emergency Care; Automatic Defibrillator.
Sec. 5-332. - Immunity from Liability—Good Samaritan in the Line of Duty.
Sec. 5-333. - Immunity from Liability—Emergency Medication by Injection.
Secs. 5-334—5-340. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XV. - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORD AND TENANT

Sec. 5-341. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-342. - Arrangements Exempted from Application of Title; Applicability of Title to Mobile Manufactured Homes and Home Parks; Transient Occupancy in Hotel, Motel or Similar Lodging.
Sec. 5-343. - Lease Agreement—Permissible Terms.
Sec. 5-344. - Same—Payment of Rent; Written Receipt for Cash Payment.
Sec. 5-345. - Same—Term of Tenancy in Absence of Agreement.
Sec. 5-346. - Holding Over not Evidence of New Lease; Determination of Monthly Lease.
Sec. 5-347. - Terms Prohibited in Lease Agreement.
Sec. 5-348. - Effect of Failure to Comply with Section 5-351.
Sec. 5-349. - Penalty for Allowing Occupancy without Certificate of Occupancy.
Sec. 5-350. - Identification of Landlord.
Sec. 5-351. - Landlord's Responsibilities.
Sec. 5-352. - Landlord Rules and Regulations.
Sec. 5-353. - Tenant's Responsibilities.
Sec. 5-354. - Abandonment of Unit by Tenant.
Sec. 5-355. - Abandonment of Unit by Occupants; Landlord's Remedies.
Sec. 5-356. - Breach of Lease Agreement by Tenant; Measure of Damages.
Sec. 5-357. - Death of Tenant; Landlord's Remedies.
Sec. 5-358. - Breach of Agreement by Landlord; Tenant's Remedies.
Sec. 5-359. - Failure of Landlord to Supply Essential Services; Tenant's Remedies.
Sec. 5-360. - Damage or Destruction of Unit; Tenant's Remedies.
Sec. 5-361. - Action for Private Receivership of Tenement House; Complaint; Notice of Action.
Sec. 5-362. - Tenement Receivership—Hearing by Referee; Judgment; No Right to Jury Trial.
Sec. 5-363. - Tenement Receivership—Defense.
Sec. 5-364. - Tenement Receivership—Judgment.
Sec. 5-365. - Same—Owner's Right to Collect Rent Moneys.
Sec. 5-366. - Same—Order to Remove or Remedy Conditions in Lieu of Judgment; Application for Hearing for Judgment.
Sec. 5-367. - Same—Judgment and Appointment of Receiver after Failure to Comply with Order.
Sec. 5-368. - Action by Individual Tenant to Enforce Landlord's Responsibilities; Payment of Rent into Court.
Sec. 5-369. - When Landlord May Enter Rented Unit.
Sec. 5-370. - Notification by Tenant of Extended Absence; When Landlord May Enter.
Sec. 5-371. - Tenant to Occupy Only as Dwelling Unit.
Sec. 5-372. - Judicial Relief if Tenant Refuses Entry.
Sec. 5-373. - Judicial Relief if Landlord Unlawfully Enters.
Sec. 5-374. - Lease Agreement—Acceptance of Rent When Overdue.
Sec. 5-375. - Retaliatory Action by Landlord Prohibited.
Sec. 5-376. - Actions Deemed not Retaliatory.
Sec. 5-377. - Advance Rental Payment—Security Deposits.
Sec. 5-378. - Summary Process.
Sec. 5-379. - Complaint and Procedure—Forcible Entry and Detainer.
Sec. 5-380. - Judge to Try Issue.
Sec. 5-381. - Finding; Judgment; Costs; Title to Land not Affected.
Sec. 5-382. - When Double Damages Allowable.
Sec. 5-383. - Public Enforcement of Health and Safety Standards in Tenement and Boarding Houses, and in Rented Dwellings.
Sec. 5-384. - Sanitary Regulations.
Sec. 5-385. - Abatement of Conditions in Rented Dwelling Other than Tenement House Constituting Danger to Life or Health.
Sec. 5-386. - Orders of Enforcement Agency.
Sec. 5-387. - Communicable Diseases; Unfit for Habitation; Order to Vacate.
Sec. 5-388. - Overcrowding in Tenement and Lodging Houses.
Sec. 5-389. - Water in Tenement and Lodging Houses.
Sec. 5-390. - Toilets and Bathrooms.
Sec. 5-391. - Public Halls.
Sec. 5-392. - Bedrooms.
Sec. 5-393. - Paint.
Sec. 5-394. - Enforcement; Penalties.
Sec. 5-395. - Certificate of Occupancy Required for Lawful Occupation; Penalty for Allowing Occupancy Without Certificate.
Sec. 5-396. - Notice of Violation; Penalty; Injunctive Relief.
Sec. 5-397. - Enforcement Actions; Defenses.
Sec. 5-398. - Stay of Penalty; Violation Contested by Owner.
Secs. 5-399—5-410. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XVI. - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sec. 5-411. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-412. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-413. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-414. - Unlawful Disposal or Burning of Solid, Hazardous or Non-Hazardous Waste on Reservation Land or Lands in Trust.
Sec. 5-415. - Proper Handling of Hazardous or Connecticut Regulated Wastes Within the Reservation.
Sec. 5-416. - Internal Notification Requirements.
Sec. 5-417. - Civil Damages and Penalties.
Sec. 5-418. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 5-419. - Amendments and Effective Date.
Secs. 5-420—5-430. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XVII. - MOHEGAN TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY AREA WIDE NOx EMISSION

Sec. 5-431. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-432. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-433. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-434. - Authority to Administer Program.
Sec. 5-435. - Area Wide Limitation for NOx.
Sec. 5-436. - Testing.
Sec. 5-437. - Monitoring.
Sec. 5-438. - Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
Sec. 5-439. - Inspections.
Sec. 5-440. - Enforcement.
Sec. 5-441. - Public Notice.
Sec. 5-442. - Severability Clause.
Sec. 5-443. - Effective Date.
Secs. 5-444—5-455. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XVIII. - ELDER AND DISABLED PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Sec. 5-456. - Title and Authority.
Sec. 5-457. - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Sec. 5-458. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-459. - Report of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Abandonment or Need for Protective Services; Penalty for Failure to Report; Immunity for Report or Testimony.
Sec. 5-460 - Investigation of Report; Findings or Recommendation; Registry; Confidentiality.
Sec. 5-461. - Referral to the Department of Family Services; Injunction Against Interference by Caretaker.
Sec. 5-462. - Access to Records; Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sec. 5-463. - Lack of Consent or Withdrawal of Consent.
Sec. 5-464. - Appointment of Conservator of Elderly or Disabled Person Lacking Capacity or Consent to Protective Services.
Sec. 5-465. - Assistance by Public or Private Agencies.
Sec. 5-466. - Elder and Disabled Services Protection Team; Purpose; Composition, Records of Meetings.
Sec. 5-467. - Confidentiality.
Sec. 5-468. - Discoverability.
Sec. 5-469. - Liability.
Sec. 5-470. - Severability.
Sec. 5-471. - Savings Clause.
Sec. 5-472. - Effective Date.
Secs. 5-473—4-479. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XIX. - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
Sec. 5-480. - Enactment of Unmanned Aircraft System Code.
Sec. 5-481. - Purpose.
Sec. 5-482. - Administrative provisions.
Sec. 5-483. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-484. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-485. - Use of the UAS - Applicable Regulations and Limitations.
Sec. 5-486. - Appointment and Duties of Drone Safety Officer.
Sec. 5-487. - UAS Project Requests.
Sec. 5-488. - UAS Operational Specifics.
Sec. 5-489. - Damages.
Sec. 5-490. - Insurance.
Sec. 5-491. - Private Use on Mohegan Tribal Lands.
Sec. 5-492. - Technical Standards.
Sec. 5-493. - Penalties and Enforcement.
Sec. 5-494. - Disputes.
Sec. 5-495. - No Right of Private Action.
Sec. 5-496. - Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 5-497—5-499. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XX. - MOHEGAN TRIBAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE CODE
Sec. 5-500. - Title and Authority.
Sec. 5-501. - Legislative Purpose and Policy.
Sec. 5-502 - Definitions.
Sec. 5-503. - Applicability.
Sec. 5-504. - Duties of Parent or Guardian to Enroll Child.
Sec. 5-505. - Duty of Child to Attend School.
Sec. 5-506. - Exceptions.
Sec. 5-507. - Duties of the Education Department.
Sec. 5-508. - Education Department Policies and Procedures Concerning Mandatory School Attendance and Enrollment.
Sec. 5-509. - Education Intervention Team; Purpose; Composition.
Sec. 5-510. - Administrative Remedies.
Sec. 5-511. - Appeals.
Sec. 5-512. - Severability.
Sec. 5-513. - Savings Clause.
Sec. 5-514. - Effective Date.
Secs. 5-515—5-518. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XXI. - MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER ORDINANCE
Sec. 5-519. - General Provisions.
Sec. 5-520. - Definitions.
Sec. 5-521. - Allowable Sales of Motor Vehicles on Tribal Lands.
Sec. 5-522. - Temporary Registration Permits and Fees.
Sec. 5-523. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 5-524. - Effective Date; Amendment.
Secs. 5-525—5-530. - Reserved.

Chapter 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 6-1—6-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - TRAFFIC AUTHORITY

Sec. 6-21. - Membership.
Sec. 6-22. - Powers.
Sec. 6-23. - Reconsideration.
Secs. 6-24—6-40. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - MOTOR VEHICLE CODE

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 6-41. - Title.
Sec. 6-42. - Authority.
Sec. 6-43. - Policies.
Sec. 6-44. - Definitions.
Sec. 6-45. - Violations.
Secs. 6-46—6-60. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 6-61. - Registration Record of Vehicle as Evidence.
Sec. 6-62. - Citation Procedure.
Sec. 6-63. - Hearings for Moving Violations.
Sec. 6-64. - Hearings for Parking Violations.
Sec. 6-65. - Failure to Pay Fines.
Sec. 6-66. - Failure to Appear.
Secs. 6-67—6-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sec. 6-101. - Title.
Sec. 6-102. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 6-103. - Organization.
Sec. 6-104. - Minimum Requirements.
Sec. 6-105. - Authorization to Administer Oaths.
Sec. 6-106. - Police Policies and Procedures.
Sec. 6-107. - Service of Civil Process on the Mohegan Reservation.
Secs. 6-108—6-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS

Sec. 6-121. - Definitions.
Sec. 6-122. - No Firearms or Other Weapons.
Sec. 6-123. - Permit Required for Firearms.
Sec. 6-124. - Exceptions.
Sec. 6-125. - Temporary Surrender.
Sec. 6-126—6-129. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - MOHEGAN ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Sec. 6-130. - Establishment of Mohegan Animal Control Ordinance.
Sec. 6-131. - Definitions.
Sec. 6-132. - Procedures.

Chapter 7 - COMMERCE AND FINANCE
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 7-1—7-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CODE

DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 7-21. - Citation.
Sec. 7-22. - Purpose.
Sec. 7-23. - Reservation of Power.
Sec. 7-24. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 7-25. - Implementation and Administration.
Sec. 7-26. - Definitions.
Secs. 7-27—7-30. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - FORMATION, REGISTERED AGENT, POWERS AND TAXATION
Sec. 7-31. - Formation.
Sec. 7-32. - Registered Agent.
Sec. 7-33. - Scope.
Sec. 7-34. - Powers.
Sec. 7-35. - Taxation of Limited Liability Companies.
Sec. 7-36. - Name; Exclusive Right.
Sec. 7-37. - Limited Liability Company Name; Limited Rights.
Sec. 7-38. - Name; Omission.
Sec. 7-39. - Articles of Organization.
Sec. 7-40. - Filing of Articles.
Sec. 7-41. - Effect of Filing and Prefiling Activities.
Sec. 7-42. - When Amendments Required.
Sec. 7-43. - Records.
Sec. 7-44. - Additional Members.
Sec. 7-45. - Execution of Documents.
Sec. 7-46. - Penalty for False Execution.
Sec. 7-47. - Restated Articles of Organization.
Sec. 7-48. - Merger and Consolidation.
Sec. 7-49. - Correction of Technical Errors in Instruments.
Secs. 7-50—7-60. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - DISSOLUTION AND CANCELLATION OF ARTICLES
Sec. 7-61. - Dissolution.
Sec. 7-62. - Settlement Upon Dissolution.
Sec. 7-63. - Articles of Dissolution.
Sec. 7-64. - Filing of Articles of Dissolution—Effect.
Sec. 7-65. - Cancellation of Articles of Organization.
Secs. 7-66—7-70. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - LIABILITY OF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS
Sec. 7-71. - Liability of Members, Managers and Employees; Waiver.
Sec. 7-72. - Liability for Acting Without Authority.
Sec. 7-73. - Member Liabilities.
Secs. 7-74—7-80. - Reserved.
DIVISION 5. - OPERATING AGREEMENTS, MANAGEMENT AND MEMBER INTERESTS
Sec. 7-81. - Capital Contributions.
Sec. 7-82. - Management by Members.
Sec. 7-83. - Managers.
Sec. 7-84. - Operating Agreement.
Sec. 7-85. - Ownership and Disposition of Property.
Sec. 7-86. - Conditions for Property Distribution.
Sec. 7-87. - Asset Distribution.
Sec. 7-88. - Profits and Losses.
Sec. 7-89. - Character, Transfer, Adjustment, and Assignment of Member Interests.
Sec. 7-90. - Conditions for Distribution of Property—Return of Contribution.
Secs. 7-91—7-100. - Reserved.
DIVISION 6. - DERIVATIVE ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS, NOTICE AND SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 7-101. - Member as a Party to Proceedings.
Sec. 7-102. - Service of Process, Notice, or Demand.
Sec. 7-103. - Waiver of Notice.
Sec. 7-104. - Right of Action.
Sec. 7-105. - Proper Plaintiff.
Sec. 7-106. - Pleading.
Sec. 7-107. - Expenses.
Sec. 7-108. - Security and Costs.
Sec. 7-109. - Indemnification of a Manager.
Secs. 7-110—7-120. - Reserved.
DIVISION 7. - COURT AUTHORITY, CRD, APPEALS AND FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 7-121. - Administration.
Sec. 7-122. - Fees and Charges.
Sec. 7-123. - Nonpayment of Fees.
Sec. 7-124. - Administrative Appeals.
Sec. 7-125. - Court Review.
Sec. 7-126. - Limitations on Suits Against CRD.
Sec. 7-127. - Involuntary Dissolution or Liquidation by Court.
Sec. 7-128. - Other Court Relief.
Secs. 7-129—7-150. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

Sec. 7-151. - Adoption of Provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Sec. 7-152. - Applicability of this Article to Prior Transactions.
Sec. 7-153. - No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity.
Secs. 7-154—7-200. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - LAND TITLES, EASEMENTS, ETC
.
Sec. 7-201. - Statutes Adopted by Reference.
Sec. 7-202. - Deeds To Be Recorded.
Secs. 7-203—7-220. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - TAXATION CODE

Sec. 7-221. - Title.
Sec. 7-222. - Effective Date.
Sec. 7-223. - Authority.
Sec. 7-224. - Purposes.
Sec. 7-225. - Definitions.
Sec. 7-226. - Taxes.
Sec. 7-227. - Exemptions.
Sec. 7-228. - Tax Office.
Sec. 7-229. - Assessment and Collection of Taxes.
Sec. 7-230. - Challenges and Appeals.
Sec. 7-231. - Enforcement by Tribe.
Sec. 7-232. - Miscellaneous.
Secs. 7-233—7-239. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - ESCHEAT

Sec. 7-240. - Scope and Definitions.
Sec. 7-241. - Abandoned Funds.
Sec. 7-242. - Claim procedure.
Sec. 7-243. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 7-244. - Severability Clause.
Secs. 7-245—7-249. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - BUSINESS LEASE ORDINANCE

Sec. 7-250. - General Provisions.
Sec. 7-251. - Definitions.
Sec. 7-252. - Business Lease Requirements.
Sec. 7-253. - Business Lease Management.
Sec. 7-254. - Enforcement.
Sec. 7-255. - Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 7-256. - Environmental Review.
Sec. 7-257. - Notice of Completion of Draft TEIR.
Sec. 7-258. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 7-259. - Effective Date; Amendment.

Chapter 8 - PUBLIC AREAS
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 8-1—8-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - SHANTOK

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 8-101. - Mohegan Custom.
Sec. 8-102. - Scope.
Sec. 8-103. - Designated Areas.
Sec. 8-104. - Hours of Operation.
Sec. 8-105. - Vandalism/Destruction and Carrying Off of Property.
Sec. 8-106. - Hunting, Firearms, Explosives, Weapons.
Sec. 8-107. - Fishing.
Sec. 8-108. - Pets and Other Animals.
Sec. 8-109. - Notices/Signs.
Sec. 8-110. - Commercial Restrictions.
Sec. 8-111. - Meetings/Proselytism.
Sec. 8-112. - Littering.
Sec. 8-113. - Dumping.
Sec. 8-114. - Trails/Roads.
Sec. 8-115. - Gambling.
Sec. 8-116. - Disorderly Conduct.
Sec. 8-117. - Picnicking.
Sec. 8-118. - Fires.
Sec. 8-119. - Athletics.
Sec. 8-120. - Swimming, Wading and Ice Skating.
Sec. 8-121. - Changing of Clothes.
Sec. 8-122. - Crockery and Glassware.
Sec. 8-123. - Planting.
Sec. 8-124. - Scuba/Skin Diving.
Sec. 8-125. - Noise.
Sec. 8-126. - Avoidance of Fees.
Sec. 8-127. - Buildings/Structures.
Sec. 8-128. - Public Water Facilities.
Sec. 8-129. - Losses or Theft.
Sec. 8-130. - Burial Grounds.
Sec. 8-131. - Aviation.
Sec. 8-132. - Drugs and Alcohol Prohibited.
Secs. 8-133—8-150. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Sec. 8-151. - Parking, Generally.
Sec. 8-152. - Handicapped Parking.
Sec. 8-153. - Speed Limit.
Sec. 8-154. - Traffic Signs.
Sec. 8-155. - Riding on Outside of Vehicles.
Sec. 8-156. - Motor Vehicles, Use Restricted.
Sec. 8-157. - All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles.
Secs. 8-158—8-170. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - CAMPING REGULATIONS
Sec. 8-171. - Camping.
Sec. 8-172. - Camping Permit.
Sec. 8-173. - Camping Equipment.
Sec. 8-174. - Trespassing.
Sec. 8-175. - Transfer of Permit.
Sec. 8-176. - Lights.
Sec. 8-177. - Quiet Hours.
Sec. 8-178. - Campground Parking.
Sec. 8-179. - Campsite Occupancy.
Sec. 8-180. - Visitors.
Sec. 8-181. - Permit Forfeiture.
Secs. 8-182—8-200. - Reserved.
DIVISION 4. - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Sec. 8-201. - Eviction.
Sec. 8-202. - Failure to Comply with Directions of Tribal Police Officers, Employees of Public Safety Department and Other Authorized Tribal Representatives.
Sec. 8-203. - Penalties for Violations of Shantok Code.
DIVISION 5. - EXCEPTIONS TO THIS CODE
Sec. 8-204. - General Exceptions to the Shantok Code.
Secs. 8-205—8-210. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8-211 - Citation.
Sec. 8-212 - Definitions.
Sec. 8-213 - Purpose, Policy, and Scope.
DIVISION 2. - MOHEGAN CULTURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION BOARD
Sec. 8-214. - Establishment and Purpose.
Sec. 8-215. - Powers and Duties.
Sec. 8-216. - Composition.
DIVISION 3. - CULTURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION PROGRAM
Sec. 8-217. - Establishment.
Sec. 8-218. - Purpose.
Sec. 8-219. - Duties.
Sec. 8-220. - Archives.
DIVISION 4. - TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
Sec. 8-221. - Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO).
Sec. 8-222. - Tribal Register of Historic Places.
Sec. 8-223. - Tribal Register Criteria.
Sec. 8-224. - NHPA Section 106 Process for Undertakings on Tribal Lands.
DIVISION 5. - CULTURAL RESOURCE REVIEW OF TRIBALLY PERMITTED OR REVIEWED PROJECTS
Sec. 8-225. - Cultural Resources Clearances.
Sec. 8-226. - Tribal Archaeological Permits.
Sec. 8-227. - BIA Archaeological Permits for Trust Lands.
DIVISION 6. - INADVERTENT DISCOVERIES ON TRIBAL LANDS
Sec. 8-228. - Cultural Resources.
Sec. 8-229. - Human Remains.
DIVISION 7. - PROHIBITED ADVERSE EFFECTS TO CULTURAL RESOURCES
Sec. 8-230. - Prohibited Acts.
DIVISION 8. - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 8-231. - Violations.
Sec. 8-232. - Mohegan Cultural Resource Protection Board.
Sec. 8-233. - Civil Penalties.
Sec. 8-234. - Criminal penalties.
DIVISION 9. - MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 8-235. - Severability.
Sec. 8-236. - No waiver of sovereign immunity.

PART III - MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY CODE
Chapter 21 - GOVERNMENT
Cross reference - Government of Tribe, ch. 1; Council of Elders, ch. 31.
Chapter 22 - GAMING
Cross reference - Tribal gaming laws, ch. 2.
Chapter 23 - JUDICIAL
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 23-1 - 23-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - LIQUOR CONTROL CODE
Cross reference - See Section 1-222 for severability clause.
Sec. 23-21. - Title.
Sec. 23-22. - Purpose and Authority.
Sec. 23-23. - Definitions.
Sec. 23-24. - Powers of Enforcement.
Sec. 23-25. - Limitation of Powers.
Sec. 23-26. - Inspection Rights.
Sec. 23-27. - Sales of Liquor.
Sec. 23-28. - Licensing.
Sec. 23-29. - Processing Applications for Tribal Liquor License.
Sec. 23-30. - Temporary Permits.
Sec. 23-31. - Conditions of the Tribal License.
Sec. 23-32. - License Not a Property Right.
Sec. 23-33. - Assignment or Transfer.
Sec. 23-34. - Rules, Regulations, and Enforcement.
Sec. 23-35. - Profits; Disposition of Proceeds.
Sec. 23-36. - Sovereign immunity.
Secs. 23-37 - 23-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - PUBLIC GATHERING CODE

Cross reference -- Public gathering code adopted by Tribal Council, 3-301 et seq.
Sec. 23-51. - Definitions.
Sec. 23-52. - Permit—Required; Exceptions.
Sec. 23-53. - Application for Permit.
Sec. 23-54. - Fee.
Sec. 23-55. - Same Standards for Issuance; Revocation.
Sec. 23-56. - Notice of Tribe Action on Application; Appeal Procedure.
Sec. 23-57. - Alternative Permit.
Sec. 23-58. - Duties of Permittee.
Sec. 23-59. - Public Conduct.
Chapter 24 - EMPLOYMENT
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 24-1 - 24-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - RESERVED

Secs. 24-21 - 24-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - RIGHT TO WORK

Sec. 24-51. - Definitions.
Sec. 24-52. - Right to Work.
Sec. 24-53. - Civil Remedies.
Sec. 24-54. - Supersession.
Sec. 24-55. - Sovereign Immunity.
Sec. 24-56. - Effective Date.
Chapter 25 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Secs. 25-1—25-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

Cross reference— Good Samaritan law adopted by Tribal Council, § 5-331.
Sec. 25-21. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-22—25-40. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - BUILDING CODE

Sec. 25-41. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-42—25-80. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - FIRE SAFETY CODE

Sec. 25-81. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-82—25-120. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - RESERVED

Secs. 25-121—25-150. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. - PUBLIC HEALTH CODE

Sec. 25-151. - Adoption by Reference.
Secs. 25-152—25-170. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - DEMOLITION CODE

Sec. 25-171. - D-101, Adoption of State Demolition Code.
Sec. 25-172. - D-102, Administrative Provisions.
Sec. 25-173. - D-405, Appeal from Decision of Tribal Gaming Authority Building Inspector.
Sec. 25-174. - D-406, Permit for Demolition of Particular Structure.
Sec. 25-175. - D-406a, Variations and Exemptions.
Sec. 25-176. - D-407, Notice to Adjoining Property Owners.
Sec. 25-177. - D-408, Safety Measures to be Provided.
Sec. 25-178. - D-411, Restrictions on Demolition Procedures.
Sec. 25-179. - D-412, Accumulated Materials.
Sec. 25-180. - D-413, Basements and Cellars.
Sec. 25-181. - D-414, Penalty for Violation of Tribal Gaming Authority Demolition Code.
Chapter 26 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC
Cross reference— Tribal law enforcement and traffic, ch. 6.
Chapter 27 - COMMERCE AND FINANCE
Cross reference— Tribal commerce and finance laws, ch. 7.
Chapter 28 - PUBLIC AREAS
Cross reference— Tribal public areas, ch. 8.

PART IV - MOHEGAN COUNCIL OF ELDERS CODE
Chapter 31 - GOVERNMENT
Cross reference— Government of Tribe, ch. 1; government of Gaming Authority, ch. 21.
ARTICLE I. - TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

Sec. 31-1. - Definitions.
Sec. 31-2. - General Provisions.
Sec. 31-3. - Establishment of Enrollment and Membership Office.
Sec. 31-4. - Qualifications for Enrollment.
Sec. 31-5. - Procedure for Determination of Enrollment.
Sec. 31-6. - Appeals.
Secs. 31-7—31-20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

Sec. 31-21. - General provisions.
Sec. 31-22. - Establishment of Enrollment and Membership Office.
Sec. 31-23. - Loss of Membership.
Sec. 31-24. - Suspension of Tribal Rights, Benefits and Privileges.
Sec. 31-25. - Appeals.
Sec. 31-26. - Data Governance.
Secs. 31-27—31-30. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - ETHICS ORDINANCE AND CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 31-31. - Establishment.
Sec. 31-32. - Council of Elders Ethics Commission.
Sec. 31-33. - Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Conduct.
Sec. 31-34. - Economic Disclosure Forms.
Sec. 31-35. - Advisory Opinions.
Sec. 31-36. - Complaints.
Sec. 31-37. - Sanctions and Penalties.
Sec. 31-38. - Definitions.
Sec. 31-39. - Code of Judicial Conduct.
Sec. 31-40. - Canon One. A Justice Shall Promote Justice.
Sec. 31-41. - Canon Two. A Justice Shall Promote and Protect the Independence of the Court.
Sec. 31-42. - Canon Three. A Justice Shall Always Exercise the Inherent Powers of the Court with Impartiality and Diligence.
Sec. 31-43. - Canon Four. A Justice Shall Assume Administrative Responsibility for the Efficient and Careful Exercise of Court Business.
Sec. 31-44. - Canon Five. A Justice Shall Seek Continuing Education to Achieve Knowledge of the Law and Promote the Competency of the Court.
Sec. 31-45. - Canon Six. A Justice Shall Avoid and Refrain from Engaging in Improper Political Activity.
Sec. 31-46. - Canon Seven. A Justice Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in all Activities.
Sec. 31-47. - Canon Eight. A Justice Shall Not Use the Judicial Position to Promote Financial or Business Dealings.
Sec. 31-48. - Canon Nine. A Justice Shall Not Lobby or Advocate Any Position Before a Legislature or Administrative Agency.
Sec. 31-49. - Canon Ten. A Justice Shall Not Initiate, Permit, or Condone Ex Parte Communications with Parties, Counsel, or Interested Persons, Except When Provided by Law.
Sec. 31-50. - Canon Eleven. A Justice Shall Recuse Himself When Impartiality Might Reasonably Be Questioned.

CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE MOHEGAN TRIBAL COUNCIL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

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[Table of Contents created by NILL in January 2024, based on the code updated through Supp. No. 44 Revision (January 19, 2024)]