The bill amends subsection 5 of section 54-58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code to allow for expanded gaming opportunities for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Specifically, it permits gaming on certain real property located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, provided that such gaming is approved by the Secretary of the Interior under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. The newly described properties include specific parcels of land within the county, detailing their boundaries and exclusions.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing restriction that prohibits gaming by an Indian tribe at any off-reservation location not authorized under a tribal-state gaming compact in effect as of August 1, 1997. The amendments aim to clarify the conditions under which gaming can occur on the specified lands, thereby potentially enhancing economic opportunities for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa while adhering to federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-58-03
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 54-58-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-58-03
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Meyer: 54-58-03
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 54-58-03