NIGC seeks comments on 'after-acquired' lands

Friday, September 5, 2008  

The National Indian Gaming Commission is asking tribes to comment on a new policy that applies to lands acquired after the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.

IGRA generally bars gaming on lands acquired after 1988. But Section 20 of the law contains several exceptions that have been and are being litigated in federal courts.

NIGC usually follows the Interior Department when considering issue affecting after acquired lands. But Chairman Phil Hogen is asking tribes whether his agency, which Congress set up as independent, should develop its own process.

Comments will be accepted until September 30.

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