Establishes findings and modifies application of federal and state laws to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet.

This bill establishes new findings within the Maine Implementing Act to distinguish legislative findings relevant to this bill from the findings made during the enactment of the original 1980 Implementing Act. It modifies the application of federal and state laws to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. It also provides that these tribes may conduct gaming activities only in accordance with state laws. The bill includes provisions for the tribes to notify the Attorney General if they believe a state law does not apply to them due to federal law.

Establishes findings and modifies application of federal and state laws to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet.

This bill establishes new findings within the Maine Implementing Act to distinguish legislative findings relevant to this bill from the findings made during the enactment of the original 1980 Implementing Act. It modifies the application of federal and state laws to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. It also provides that these tribes may conduct gaming activities only in accordance with state laws. The bill includes provisions for the tribes to notify the Attorney General if they believe a state law does not apply to them due to federal law.