§309.25. How can an individual be certified as an Indian artisan?
25 C.F.R. § 309.25
In order for an individual to be certified by an Indian tribe as a non-member Indian artisan for purposes of this part—
The individual must be of Indian lineage of one or more members of such Indian tribe; and
The certification must be documented in writing by the governing body of an Indian tribe or by a certifying body delegated this function by the governing body of the Indian tribe.
As provided in section 107 of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, Public Law 101-644, a tribe may not impose a fee for certifying an Indian artisan.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[61 FR 54555, Oct. 21, 1996. Redesignated at 68 FR 35170, June 12, 2003]
Authority
Authority: 18 U.S.C. 1159, 25 U.S.C. 305 et seq.
Source
Source: 61 FR 54555, Oct. 21, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[61 FR 54555, Oct. 21, 1996. Redesignated at 68 FR 35170, June 12, 2003]