Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Title 44. PROPERTY · Chapter 12. RIGHTS IN PERSONALTY · Article 7. PROTECTION OF AMERICAN INDIAN HUMAN REMAINS AND BURIAL OBJECTS · Part 3. LEGITIMATE AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES
44-12-300. Tribes, bands, groups, or communities recognized by state as legitimate American Indian tribes.
Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
- (a)
The State of Georgia officially recognizes as legitimate American Indian tribes of Georgia the following tribes, bands, groups, or communities:#
- (b)
The General Assembly may recognize tribes, bands, groups, or communities other than those stated in subsection (a) of this Code section as the General Assembly deems appropriate.#
History
Code 1981, § 44-12-300, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1813, § 2; Ga. L. 2024, p. 659, § 2/HB 43, effective July 1, 2024.
Amendments
The 2024 amendment, effective July 1, 2024, updated the addresses in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), and (a)(3).
Law reviews
For article, “Tribal Land, Tribal Territory,” see 56 Ga. L .Rev. 967 (2022). For note, “To Trust or Not To Trust: Native American Healthcare Improve-ment in the Supreme Court’s Hands,” see 56 Ga. L. Rev. 1281 (2022).
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Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
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