44-1231. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Authentic Indian arts and crafts" means any product which is Indian handcrafted and is not made by machine or from unnatural materials, except stabilized or treated turquoise. 2. " Findings" means an ingredient part of the product which adapts the product for wearing […]
44-1231.01. Unlawful acts It is unlawful for any person to knowingly do any of the following: 1. Sell or offer for sale any products represented to be authentic Indian arts and crafts unless the products are in fact authentic Indian arts and crafts. 2. Sell or offer for sale any authentic Indian arts and crafts […]
44-1231.02. Sale of Indian arts and crafts; inquiry; labels A. A person who sells or offers to sell nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts shall post a sign bearing the words, in letters not less than three inches in height, " nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts" above or adjacent to the articles being sold. B. A […]
44-1231.03. Enforcement; civil action and penalty; injunctive relief; restitution; private right of action; damages A. The attorney general or the county attorney shall enforce the provisions of this article. An authorized tribal prosecutor may assist the attorney general or the county attorney in determining whether the provisions of this article are violated. B. In addition […]
44-1231.04. Rules The attorney general shall adopt necessary rules to implement and enforce the provisions of this article. Rules adopted under this article may specify designations other than " authentic Indian arts and crafts" , including a designation such as " Indian crafted" , for authorized labeling as Indian arts and crafts.
44-1231.05. Violation; classification Unless the conduct is prohibited by section 13-1802 or section 13-2310 in which case those sections shall apply, a person who knowingly violates the provisions of this article is guilty of the following: 1. A class 3 misdemeanor if the violation involves property offered for sale at less than two thousand five […]
