A. It is necessary to strengthen the government of the Osage Nation by exercising the specific grant of authority contained in Act of June 28, 1906, 34 Stat. 539, as amended, and interpreted by subsequent judicial decisions, to levy and collect taxes and fees, to license and regulate certain conduct within the jurisdiction of the Osage Nation, to provide financing for the current expenses of the Osage Nation government, and to provide financing for the expansion of Osage Nation government operations and services in order for the Osage Nation to efficiently and effectively exercise its confirmed inherent sovereignty and governmental responsibilities within the jurisdiction of the Osage Nation.

B. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the sale, possession and use of alcoholic liquor on the Osage Indian Reservation and other lands subject to Osage Nation jurisdiction, and to provide simple, fair, straightforward and efficient procedures for the levy and collection of certain taxes and fees and the licensing and regulation of certain conduct.

C. The enactment of an Osage Nation ordinance governing liquor possession and sale on the Osage Reservation and Osage Indian country will increase the ability of the Osage Nation government to control the sale, distribution and possession of liquor and will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the Osage Nation government and the delivery of Osage Nation government services. ONCA 11-41, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.