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A. Powers and Duties. In furtherance of this ordinance, the Osage Nation Tax Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

1. To publish and enforce rules and regulations adopted by the Osage Nation governing licensing and the sale, manufacture, distribution, and possession of alcoholic beverages on the Osage Reservation and Osage Indian country;

2. To employ managers, accountants, security personnel, inspectors and such other persons as shall be reasonably necessary to allow the Osage Nation Tax Commission to perform its function. Such employees shall be tribal employees.

3. To bring suit in the Osage Nation Courts or other appropriate courts to enforce this ordinance as necessary;

4. To determine and seek damages for violation of the ordinance;

5. To make such reports as may be required by the Osage Nation Congress or the Osage Nation Executive Branch; and

6. To keep accurate records, books and accounts.

B. Limitation on Powers. In the exercise of its powers and duties under this ordinance, the Osage Nation Tax Commission shall not:

1. Accept any gratuity, compensation or other thing of value from any liquor wholesaler, retailer, or distributor or from any licensee; or

2. Waive the immunity of the Osage Nation from suit without the express written consent and resolution of the Osage Nation in accordance with Section 1-108 of this Title.

C. Inspection Rights. The premises on which liquor is sold or distributed shall be open for inspection by the Osage Nation Tax Commission at all reasonable times for the purposes of ascertaining whether the rules and regulations of the Osage Nation Tax Commission and this ordinance are being complied with. ONCA 11-41, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.