25 U.S.C. § 3009

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 3009 - Savings provision

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to-

(1) limit the authority of any Federal agency or museum to-

(A) return or repatriate Native American cultural items to Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or individuals, and

(B) enter into any other agreement with the consent of the culturally affiliated tribe or organization as to the disposition of, or control over, items covered by this chapter;

(2) delay actions on repatriation requests that are pending on November 16, 1990;

(3) deny or otherwise affect access to any court;

(4) limit any procedural or substantive right which may otherwise be secured to individuals or Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations; or

(5) limit the application of any State or Federal law pertaining to theft or stolen property.

25 U.S.C. § 3009

Pub. L. 101-601, §11, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3057.

EDITORIAL NOTES

REFERENCES IN TEXTThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 101-601, 104 Stat. 3048, known as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3001 of this title and Tables.

Federal agency: "Federal agency" means any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States. Such term does not include the Smithsonian Institution.
Native American: "Native American" means of, or relating to, a tribe, people, or culture that is indigenous to the United States.
Native Hawaiian: "Native Hawaiian" means any individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii.
museum: "museum" means any institution or State or local government agency (including any institution of higher learning) that receives Federal funds and has possession of, or control over, Native American cultural items. Such term does not include the Smithsonian Institution or any other Federal agency.