§ 37-18-13 - Transfer of land to Indian tribe. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 37-18-13

   § 37-18-13  Transfer of land to Indiantribe. – Upon the presentation of federal recognition to the Narragansett Indian landmanagement corporation and the secretary of state, the Narragansett Indian landmanagement corporation shall forthwith transfer and convey to the federallyrecognized Narragansett Tribe of Indians all powers, authority, rights,privileges, titles, and interest it may possess to any and all real propertyacquired, owned, and held for the benefit of those individuals of Indianancestry set forth in the list established pursuant to P.L. 1880 ch. 800,§ 4, and thereafter, the Narragansett Indian land management corporationshall have no further interest in the real property. All real propertytransferred by the Narragansett Indian land management corporation to thefederally recognized Narragansett Tribe of Indians pursuant to this provision:

   (a) Shall be subject to the same conditions, restrictions,limitations, or responsibilities set forth in §§ 37-18-6(m)(2) and(m)(3), 37-18-8, 37-18-9, 37-18-10, and 37-18-11 hereof as are applicable tothe corporation and all its authorized activities.

   (b) Shall be subject to the civil and criminal laws of thestate of Rhode Island and the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island, except asotherwise provided herein.