(d) At the Council's discretion, said budget may be reviewed and modified by the Council at any
time.
(e) Upon the end of the budget year any surplus, which might exist, shall be refunded to Council at
their discretion.
(f) The Commission and Chairman shall each keep and maintain a file of all applications for licenses
under this chapter, together with a record of all action taken with respect to such applications.
(g) The Commission and Chairman shall keep and maintain such other files and records as they may
deem desirable and all such records may be open to public inspection as they may deem
appropriate; provided, that the annual Commission budget shall be made available to any Tribal
member upon demand.
23-2.21 Sanctions. Any person who engages in activities on property subject to the provisions of this
Gambling Code without a license, in violation of the license or terms imposed thereon, in violation of terms
of suspension, or in violation of any regulation, provision, or amendment under this Code shall be in violation
of the Code, including any person who unlawfully trespasses upon any premises licensed by this Code
without the consent of the licensee and/or the Commission.
23-2.22 Limitations Period. No fine shall be assessed nor any action taken for any violation under the
preceding section unless a charge is filed in proper form with the Tribal Court within 2 years of the
commission of the offense.
23-2.23 Violations of Code-Punishment.
(a) By accepting a license, the licensee is consenting to the civil jurisdiction of the Tribal Court.
(b) Any violation of this Code shall be subject to a fine of no more than $5000 for each separate
count or violation, or prohibited from any gaming activity, or both.
(c) Each day of violation shall constitute a separate count or violation under this Code.
(d) A violator may also be required to pay court costs, storage fees, and auction or sales fees.
(e) All property used or which may be used in activities in each and every separate violation of this
Code may become the property of the Tribe; persons may be prohibited from trespassing on
premises licensed under this Code, licenses may be suspended, revoked, or limited and/or
establishments may be forcibly closed.
(f) All such action shall be taken at the discretion of the Commission, subject to the right of appeal
to Tribal Court.
(g) Winnings found to have been received in violation of this Code are forfeited and become the
property of the Tribe.
23-2.24 Due Process Regarding Enforcement Actions. The Commission shall promulgate regulations
protecting due process rights of all individuals subject to the enforcement of this Code. Such regulations
shall provide, at a minimum:
(a) provide standards for emergency or summary suspension of license;
(b) provide fair notice and opportunity for hearing regarding any revocation or suspension of
license, and regarding any enforcement action taken pursuant to this Code;
(c) provide right to appeal, de novo, of any Commission disciplinary or enforcement action to Tribal
Court.
23-2.25 Special Agents.
(a) The Commission shall authorize special agents appointed pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter IV of
the Tribe's Law and Order Code or pursuant to any appropriate section and/or chapter of any
subsequent Law and Order Code to perform services reasonably necessary to assure compliance
with the provisions of this Code only.
(b) Said special services of enforcement and surveillance shall be under the authorization and
direction of the Chairman, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
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