Current through October 31, 2024
Section 309.25 - How can an individual be certified as an Indian artisan?(a) In order for an individual to be certified by an Indian tribe as a non-member Indian artisan for purposes of this part-(1) The individual must be of Indian lineage of one or more members of such Indian tribe; and(2) The certification must be documented in writing by the governing body of an Indian tribe or by a certifying body delegated this function by the governing body of the Indian tribe.(b) As provided in section 107 of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, Public Law 101-644 , a tribe may not impose a fee for certifying an Indian artisan.61 FR 54555, Oct. 21, 1996. Redesignated at 68 FR 35170 , June 12, 2003