NC S218

Amends the state recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to designate them as an American Indian Tribe with a recognized tribal governing body exercising substantial governmental duties and powers, eligible for special programs and services from the United States.

Modifies the Indian Cultural Center site definition to include Parcel 1 (386.69 acres), Parcel 2 (91.5 acres), Parcel 3 (10 acres), and Parcel 4 (42.50 acres) in Maxton Township, Robeson County, with approximately 110 acres within Parcel 1 reserved for the Riverside Golf Course.

Removes the restriction preventing the sale or lease of natural resources from Parcel 1, allowing the Lumbee Tribal Administration to receive proceeds from such sales or leases.

Establishes the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Trust Fund managed by the State Treasurer to receive all funds from sale or lease of natural resources from Parcel 1, with disbursements limited to property taxes and reforestation expenses under supervision of a registered consulting forester.

Funds in the Trust Fund are subject to State Auditor oversight and do not replace or reduce any other State appropriations or programs providing funds to the Lumbee Tribe.