In recognition of the governmental relationship between the State, federally recognized Indian tribes and the United States, a federally recognized Indian tribe may conduct games consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Public Law 100-497, that are in accordance with a valid Tribal-State compact executed by the Governor pursuant to G.S. 147-12(14) and approved by the U.S. Department of Interior under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and such games shall not be unlawful or against the public policy of the State if the State permits such gaming for any purpose by any person, organization, or entity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 71A-8
Authorization for federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct games
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 201 N.C. App. 480 - McCRACKEN AND AMICK, INC. v. Perdue (2009)
Most recently applied in 839 F. Supp. 2d 388 - KG Urban Enterprises, LLC v. Patrick (February 2012)
2001-513, s. 29(b).
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.