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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Code of Law.

8.04.040 General Provisions

(a) Tribal Members. Tribal Members shall have the right to reside on Mohawk Territory without a Permit. Issues regarding whether a person is a Tribal Member will be decided by the Tribal Clerk pursuant to the Membership Code.

(b) Non-Members. Non-Members must obtain a Residency Permit under the Ordinance in order to reside on Mohawk Territory.

(c) Eligibility for Residency Permits. The following are the only persons eligible to obtain a Residency Permit:

(1) A Non-Member Spouse or Life Partner of a Tribal Member provided that the Spouse or Life Partner resides with the Tribal Member spouse or life partner on the Territory.

(2) A Non-Member parent or legal guardian of a Mohawk child provided that the Non- Member and the Mohawk child reside together on the Territory.

(3) A Non-Member Widow or Widower of a Tribal Member provided that the couple were long term residents on the Territory.

(4) A Member of Other Tribe provided there is proof of close community ties to Akwesasne.

(5) A Non-Member minor child who is residing with a parent or legal guardian who is either a Tribal Member or has a valid Residency Permit.

(6) A Non-Member with special needs who is residing with a parent or legal guardian who is either a Tribal Member or has a valid Residency Permit.

(d) Board Approval Subject to Investigation Findings. Final approval by the Board of the above eligible Non-Members will be subject to Board investigation and background checks.