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OK HB2261

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the American Indian Arts and Crafts Sales Act of 1974 to define "American Indian tribe" as any tribe federally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, replacing the previous definition of tribes "domiciled in the United States"

  • Narrows the definition of "American Indian" to persons who are citizens or enrolled members of an American Indian tribe, removing the previous inclusion of lineal descendants of enrolled members

  • Expands the definition of "authentic American Indian arts and crafts" to include visual or performing arts and literature, in addition to physical items like jewelry, blankets, and pottery

  • Maintains the prohibition on selling articles falsely represented as American Indian-made, with penalties of $25-$200 fines, 30-90 days imprisonment, or both for merchants who knowingly mislabel items

Legislative Description

American Indian Arts and Crafts Sales Act of 1974; modifying definitions.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/08/2016

5/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce3/16/2016
Economic Development, Commerce, and Real Estate2/2/2016

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