25 U.S.C. § 2716
Section 2716 · Investigative powers
This is § 17 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 154 Cal. App. 4th 1302 - Cates v. California Gambling Control Commission (2007)
Most recently applied in 154 Cal. App. 4th 1302 - Cates v. California Gambling Control Commission (September 2007)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall preserve any and all information received pursuant to this chapter as confidential pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (7) of section 552(b) of title 5.
The Commission shall, when such information indicates a violation of Federal, State, or tribal statutes, ordinances, or resolutions, provide such information to the appropriate law enforcement officials.
The Attorney General shall investigate activities associated with gaming authorized by this chapter which may be a violation of Federal law.