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OK HB2261
Bill
Status
5/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Sparks
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AI Summary
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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"
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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
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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
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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