qualified Indian tribe
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
For purposes of section 636 of this title, the term “qualified Indian tribe” means an Indian tribe as defined in section 450b(e) of title 25, which owns and controls 100 per centum of a small business concern.
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- 1994–201615 U.S.C. § 632Commerce and Trade · Small-business concern · in this section
For purposes of section 636 of this title, the term “qualified Indian tribe” means an Indian tribe as defined in section 5304(a) 1 of title 25, which owns and controls 100 per centum of a small business concern.
Source
- 2016–present15 U.S.C. § 632Commerce and Trade · Small-business concern · in this section
The term "qualified Indian tribe" means an Indian tribe that has—
(A) carried out a contract or compact under title I or IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) for a period of not less than 3 consecutive years ending on the date on which the Indian tribe submits the application without material audit exception (or without any material audit exceptions that were not corrected within the 3-year period) relating to the management of tribal land or natural resources; or
(B) substantial experience in the administration, review, or evaluation of energy resource leases or agreements or has otherwise substantially participated in the administration, management, or development of energy resources located on the tribal land of the Indian tribe.
Source
- 2018–present25 U.S.C. § 3501Indians · Definitions · in this chapter