CHAPTER 21 - - CARDS AND LICENSES

21.1 SECTION 1: TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS

21.1.1

Each member shall be eligible to receive a Tribal Identification card, issued under the authority of the Tribal Council, identifying him or her as a member of the Red Cliff Band.

21.1.2

The Secretary of the Tribal Council shall be the official responsible for the issuance of the cards.

21.1.3

To the extent that cost factors will allow, such cards shall be made of relatively permanent material, shall be difficult to alter or fraudulently reproduce, shall be numbered and shall clearly identify the holder of the card.

21.1.4

The purpose of such cards is solely to facilitate the prompt identification of the party to enforcement officers and other public authorities as one who enjoys certain rights under treaty or otherwise.

21.1.5

Failure to hold such card, or to have such card in ones possession, shall not constitute a ground for depriving a member of rights to which s/he would otherwise be entitled.

21.1.6

The fee for such cards shall not exceed an amount required to cover costs.


21.2 SECTION 2: ALTERATION, UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR FRAUDULENT USE

21.2.1

No non--authorized person shall alter any identification card, license or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Code, nor reproduce any such card, license or permit, nor shall any person falsely represent to enforcement officers that he or she is the proper holder of such card, license or permit in their possession.

21.2.2

Anyone who violates §22.2.1 shall forfeit not more than $200.00 ($25.00 deposit permitted).