Cedarville Rancheria-Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the Cedarville Rancheria, Ordinance No. 2012-05, 15970-15973 [2013-05811]
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This notice publishes the
Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the
Cedarville Rancheria, Ordinance No.
2012–05. The Ordinance regulates and
controls the possession, sale and
consumption of liquor within the Indian
Country of the Cedarville Rancheria.
The land is trust land and this
Ordinance allows for the possession and
sale of alcoholic beverages within the
jurisdiction of the Cedarville Rancheria.
This Ordinance will increase the ability
of the tribal government to control the
distribution and possession of liquor
within their jurisdiction, and at the
same time will provide an important
source of revenue, strengthen the tribal
government and improve the delivery of
tribal services.
DATES: Effective Date: This Ordinance is
effective March 13, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Harley Long, Tribal Government Officer,
Pacific Regional Office, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way,
Sacramento, CA 95825, Phone: (916)
978–6067; Fax: (916) 916–6099: or De
Springer, Office of Indian Services,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street
NW., MS–4513–MIB, Washington, DC
20240; Telephone (202) 513–7640.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to the Act of August 15, 1953, Public
Law 83–277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C.
1161, as interpreted by the Supreme
Court in Rice v. Rehner, 463 U.S. 713
(1983), the Secretary of the Interior shall
certify and publish in the Federal
Register notice of adopted liquor
ordinances for the purpose of regulating
liquor transactions in Indian country.
The Cedarville Rancheria Community
Council adopted this Ordinance by
Cedarville Rancheria Resolution #12–04
on April 14, 2012.
This notice is published in
accordance with the authority delegated
by the Secretary of the Interior to the
Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. I
certify that the Cedarville Rancheria
Community Council duly adopted the
Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the
Cedarville Rancheria, Ordinance No.
2012–05 by Cedarville Rancheria
Resolution #12–04 on April 14, 2012.
SUMMARY:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Dated: March 5, 2013.
Kevin K. Washburn
Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.
Cedarville Rancheria—Liquor
Licensing Ordinance of the Cedarville
Rancheria, Ordinance No. 2012–05
The Liquor Licensing Ordinance of
the Cedarville Rancheria, Ordinance No.
12–05, shall read as follows:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AGENCY:
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Section 01.010—Title. This Ordinance
shall be known as the Liquor Control
Ordinance of the Cedarville Rancheria.
Interior.
ACTION:
Notice.
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Section 01.020—Authority. This
Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the
Act of August 15, 1953 (Pub. L. 83–277,
67 Stat. 588, 18 U.S.C. 1161), and
Article VIII, Section 2 of the
Constitution and Bylaws of the
Cedarville Rancheria, Modoc County,
Cedarville, California.
Section 01.030—Purpose. The
purpose of this ordinance is to regulate
and control the possession and sale of
liquor on the Cedarville Rancheria,
Modoc County, California. The
enactment of a Tribal ordinance
governing liquor possession and sale on
the Reservation will increase the ability
of the Tribal government to control
Reservation liquor distribution and
possession, and, at the same time, will
provide an important source of revenue
for the continued operation and
strengthening of the tribal government
and the delivery of tribal government
services.
Section 01.040—Effective Date. This
ordinance shall be effective on such
date as the Secretary of the Interior
certifies this ordinance and publishes
the same in the Federal Register.
Chapter 02—General Provisions
02.010—Short title. This ordinance
shall be known and cited as the
Cedarville Rancheria Liquor Licensing
Ordinance.
02.020—Purpose. The purpose of this
Ordinance is to prohibit the
importation, manufacture, distribution
and sale of alcoholic beverages on the
Cedarville Rancheria except pursuant to
a license issued by the Executive
Committee under the provisions of this
ordinance.
02.030—Sovereign immunity
preserved. Nothing in this ordinance is
intended nor shall be construed as a
waiver of the sovereign immunity of the
Cedarville Rancheria. No officer or
employee of the Cedarville Rancheria is
authorized nor shall he/she attempt to
waive the immunity of the Tribe under
the provisions of this ordinance unless
such officer or employee has an express
and explicit written authorization from
the Cedarville Rancheria Community
Council pursuant to Article VIII, Section
1(f) the Constitution and Bylaws of the
Cedarville Rancheria, Modoc County,
Cedarville, California.
02.040—Applicability within the
Reservation. This ordinance shall apply
to all persons within the exterior
boundaries of the Cedarville Rancheria
consistent with the applicable federal
Indian liquor laws.
02.050—Possession of alcoholic
beverages. Nothing in this Ordinance
shall be interpreted as prohibiting the
possession, transportation or
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consumption of alcoholic beverages
within the boundaries of the Cedarville
Rancheria. Possession, transportation
and/or consumption of alcoholic
beverages within the exterior
boundaries of the Reservation in
conformity with the provisions of
Federal law and in conformity with the
laws of the State of California relating to
the possession, transportation, or
consumption of alcoholic beverages is
expressly permitted under this
Ordinance.
02.060—Interpretation and findings.
The Executive Committee in the first
instance may interpret any ambiguities
contained in this ordinance.
02.070—Conflicting provisions.
Whenever any conflict occurs between
the provisions of this ordinance or the
provisions of any other ordinance of the
Tribe, the stricter of such provisions
shall apply.
02.080—Application of 18 U.S.C.
1161. The consumption, importation,
manufacture, distribution and sale of
alcoholic beverages on the Cedarville
Rancheria shall be in conformity with
this Ordinance and in conformity with
the laws of the State of California as that
phrase or term is used in 18 U.S.C.
1161.
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Chapter 03—Definitions
03.010—Interpretation. In construing
the provisions of this ordinance the
following words or phrases shall have
the meaning designated unless a
different meaning is expressly provided
or the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
03.020—Alcohol. Alcohol means
ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl,
or spirits of wine, in any form, and
regardless of source or the process used
for its production.
03.030—Alcoholic beverage.
Alcoholic beverage includes all alcohol,
spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and any
liquid or solid containing alcohol,
spirits, wine or beer, and which
contains one-half of one percent or more
of alcohol by volume and which is fit
for beverage purposes either alone or
when diluted, mixed, or combined with
other substances. It shall be
interchangeable in this ordinance with
the term liquor.
03.040—Beer. Beer means any
alcoholic beverage obtained by the
fermentation of any infusion or
decoction of barley, malt, hops, or any
other similar product, or any
combination thereof in water, and
includes ale, porter, brown, stout, lager
beer, small beer, and strong beer, and
also includes sake, otherwise known as
Japanese rice wine.
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03.050—Distilled spirits. Distilled
spirits means any alcoholic beverage
obtained by the distillation of fermented
agricultural products, and includes
alcohol for beverage use, spirits of wine,
whiskey, rum, brandy, and gin,
including all dilutions and mixtures
thereof.
03.060—Importer. Importer means
any person who introduces alcohol or
alcoholic beverages into the Cedarville
Rancheria from outside the exterior
boundaries of the Reservation for the
purpose of sale or distribution within
the Reservation, provided however, the
term importer as used herein shall not
include a wholesaler licensed by any
state or tribal government selling
alcoholic beverages to a seller licensed
by a state or tribal government to sell at
retail.
03.070—Liquor license. Liquor license
means a license issued by the Cedarville
Rancheria Executive Committee under
the provisions of this ordinance
authorizing the sale, manufacture, or
importation of alcoholic beverages on or
within the Reservation consistent with
federal law.
03.080—Manufacturer. Manufacturer
means any person engaged in the
manufacture of alcohol or alcoholic
beverages.
03.090—Person. Person means any
individual, whether Indian or nonIndian, receiver, assignee, trustee in
bankruptcy, trust, estate, firm,
partnership, joint corporation,
association, society, or any group of
individuals acting as a unit, whether
mutual, cooperative, fraternal, nonprofit or otherwise, and any other
Indian tribe, band or group, whether
recognized by the United States
Government or otherwise. The term
shall also include the businesses of the
Tribe. It shall be interchangeable in this
ordinance with the term ‘‘seller’’ or
‘‘licensee.’’
03.100—Reservation. Reservation
means all lands within the exterior
boundaries of the Cedarville Rancheria
and such other lands as may hereafter
be acquired by the Tribe, whether
within or without said boundaries,
under any grant transfer, purchase, gift,
adjudication, executive order, Act of
Congress, or other means of acquisition.
03.110—Sale. Sale means the
exchange of property and/or any
transfer of the ownership of, title to, or
possession of property for a valuable
consideration, exchange or barter, in
any manner or by any means
whatsoever. It includes conditional
sales contracts, leases with options to
purchase, and any other contract under
which possession of property is given to
the purchaser, buyer, or consumer but
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title is retained by the vendor, retailer,
manufacture, or wholesaler, as security
for the payment of the purchase price.
Specifically, it shall include any
transaction whereby, for any
consideration, title to alcoholic
beverages is transferred from one person
to another, and includes the delivery of
alcoholic beverages pursuant to an order
placed for the purchase of such
beverages, or soliciting or receiving such
beverages.
03.120—Seller. Seller means any
person who, while within the exterior
boundaries of the Reservation, sells,
solicits or receives an order for any
alcohol, alcoholic beverages, distilled
spirits, beer, or wine.
03.130—Executive Committee.
Executive Committee means the
Cedarville Rancheria Executive
Committee.
03.140—Tribe. Tribe means the
Cedarville Rancheria.
03.150—Wine. Wine means the
product obtained from the normal
alcoholic fermentation of the juice of the
grapes or other agricultural products
containing natural or added sugar or any
such alcoholic beverage to which is
added grape brandy, fruit brandy, or
spirits of wine, which is distilled from
the particular agricultural product or
products of which the wine is made,
and other rectified wine products.
Chapter 04—Prohibition of the
Unlicensed Sale of Liquor
04.010—Prohibition of the unlicensed
sale of liquor. No person shall import
for sale, manufacture, distribute or sell
any alcoholic beverages within the
Reservation without first applying for
and obtaining a written license from the
Executive Committee issued in
accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance.
04.020—Authorization to sell liquor.
Any person applying for and obtaining
a liquor license under the provisions of
this ordinance shall have the right to
engage only in those liquor transactions
expressly authorized by such license
and only at those specific places or
areas designated in said license.
04.030—Types of licenses. The
Executive Committee shall have the
authority to issue the following types of
liquor licenses within the reservation:
A. Retail on-sale general license:
means a license authorizing the
applicant to sell alcoholic beverages at
retail to be consumed by the buyer only
on the premises or at the location
designated in the license.
B. Retail on-sale beer and wine
license means a license authorizing the
applicant to sell beer and wine at retail
to be consumed by the buyer only on
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the premises or at the location
designated in the license.
C. Retail off-sale general license
means a license authorizing the
applicant to sell alcoholic beverages at
retail to be consumed by the buyer off
of the premises or at a location other
than the one designated in the license.
D. Retail off-sale beer and wine
license means a license authorizing the
applicant to sell beer and wine at retail
to be consumed by the buyer off of the
premises or at a location other than the
one designated in the license.
E. Manufacturer’s license means a
license authorizing the applicant to
manufacture alcoholic beverages for the
purpose of sale on the reservation.
Chapter 05—Application for License
05.010—Application form and
content. An application for a license
shall be made to the Executive
Committee and shall contain the
following information:
A. The name, address and phone
number of the applicant. In the case of
a corporation the application form will
include the names and addresses of all
of the principal officers, directors and
stockholders of the corporation. In the
case of a partnership, the application
form will include the name and address
of each partner.
B. The specific area, location and/on
premises for which the license is
applied for.
C. The type of liquor transaction
applied for (i.e. retail on-sale general
license, etc.).
D. Whether the applicant has a state
liquor license.
E. A statement by the applicant to the
effect that the applicant has not been
convicted of a felony and has not
violated and will not violate or cause or
permit to be violated any of the
provisions of this ordinance or any of
the provisions of the California
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
F. The signature and fingerprint of the
applicant. In the case of a partnership,
the signature and fingerprint of each
partner will be submitted. In the case of
a corporation, the signature and
fingerprint of each of the officers of the
corporation under the seal of the
corporation will be included.
G. The application shall be verified
under oath, notarized and accompanied
by the license fee required by this
ordinance.
05.020—Fee accompanying
application. The Executive Committee
shall by resolution establish a fee
schedule for the issuance, renewal and
transfer of the following types of
licenses:
A. Retail on-sale general license;
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B. Retail on-sale beer and wine
license;
C. Retail off-sale general license:
D. Retail off-sale beer and wine liquor;
and
E. Manufacturer’s license.
05.030—Investigation; denial of
application. Upon receipt of an
application for the issuance, transfer or
renewal of’ a license and the application
fee required herein, the Executive
Committee shall make a thorough
investigation to determine whether the
applicant and the premises for which a
license is applied for qualify for a
license and whether the provisions of
this ordinance have been complied
with, and shall investigate all matters
connected therewith which may affect
the public welfare and morals. The
Executive Committee shall deny an
application for issuance, renewal or
transfer of a license if either the
applicant on the premises for which a
license is applied for does not qualify
for a license under this ordinance or if
the applicant has misrepresented any
facts in the application or given any
false information to the Executive
Committee in order to obtain a license.
The Executive Committee further may
deny any application for issuance,
renewal or transfer of a license if the
Executive Committee cannot make the
findings required by Section 06.20 of
this Ordinance or the Executive
Committee finds that the issuance of
such a license would tend to create a
law enforcement problem, or if issuance
of said license would be a detriment to
the health, safety and welfare of the
Tribe or its members.
Chapter 06—Issuance, Renewal and
Transfer of Licenses
06.010—Public hearing. Upon receipt
of an application for issuance, renewal
or transfer of a license, and the payment
of all fees required under this
ordinance, the Secretary of the
Executive Committee shall set the
matter for a public hearing. Notice of the
time and place of the hearing shall be
given to the applicant and the public at
least ten (10) calendar days before the
hearing. Notice shall be given to the
applicant by prepaid U.S. mail at the
address listed in the application. Notice
shall he given to the public by
publication in a newspaper of general
circulation sold on the Reservation. The
notice published in the newspaper shall
include the name of the applicant and
the type of license applied for and a
general description of the area where
liquor will be sold. At the hearing, the
Executive Committee shall hear from
any person who wishes to speak for or
against the application. The Executive
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Committee shall have the authority to
place time limits on each speaker and
limit or prohibit repetitive testimony.
06.020—Executive Committee action
on application. Within thirty (30) days
of the conclusion of the public hearing,
the Executive Committee shall act on
the matter. The Executive Committee
shall have the authority to deny,
approve, or approve with conditions the
application. Before approving the
application, the Executive Committee
shall find: (1) That the site for the
proposed premises has adequate
parking, lighting, security and ingress
and egress so as not to adversely affect
adjoining properties or businesses, and
(2) that the sale of alcoholic beverages
at the proposed premises is consistent
with the Tribe’s Zoning Data. Upon
approval of an application, the
Executive Committee shall issue a
license to the applicant in a Form to be
approved from time to time by the
Executive Committee by resolution. All
businesses shall post their Tribal liquor
licenses issued under this ordinance in
a conspicuous place upon the premises
where alcoholic beverages are sold,
manufactured or offered for sale.
06.030—Multiple locations. Each
license shall be issued to a specific
person. Separate licenses shall be issued
for each of the premises of any business
establishment having more than one
location.
06.040—Term of license/Temporary
licenses. All licenses issued by the
Executive Committee shall be issued on
a calendar year basis and shall be
renewed annually; provided, however,
that the Executive Committee may issue
special licenses for the sale of alcoholic
beverages on a temporary basis for
premises temporarily occupied by the
licensee for a picnic, social gathering, or
similar occasion at a fee to be
established by the Executive Committee
by resolution.
06.050—Transfer of licenses. Each
license issued or renewed under this
ordinance is separate and distinct and is
transferable from the licensee to another
person and/or from one premises to
another premises only with the approval
of the Executive Committee. The
Executive Committee shall have the
authority to approve, deny, or approve
with conditions any application for the
transfer of any license. In the case of a
transfer to a new person, the application
for transfer shall contain all of the
information required of an original
applicant under Section 05.010 of this
ordinance. In the case of a transfer to a
new location, the application shall
contain all exact description of the
location where the alcoholic beverages
are proposed to be sold.
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Chapter 07—Revocation of Licenses
07.010—Revocation of licenses. The
Executive Committee shall revoke a
license upon any of the following
grounds.
A. The misrepresentation of a material
fact by an applicant in obtaining a
license or a renewal thereof.
B. The violation of any condition
imposed by the Executive Committee on
the issuance, transfer or renewal of a
license.
C. A plea, verdict, or judgment of
guilty, or the plea of nolo contendere to
any public offense involving moral
turpitude under any federal or state law
prohibiting or regulating the sale, use,
possession, or giving away of alcoholic
beverages or intoxicating liquors.
D. The violation of any tribal
ordinance.
E. The failure to take reasonable steps
to correct objectionable conditions
constituting a nuisance on the licensed
premises or any immediately adjacent
area leased, assigned or rented by the
licensee within a reasonable time after
receipt of a notice to make such
corrections has been received from the
Executive Committee or its authorized
representative.
07.020—Accusations. The Executive
Committee, on its own motion through
the adoption of an appropriate
resolution meeting the requirements of
this section, or any person may initiate
revocation proceedings by filing an
accusation with the Secretary of the
Executive Committee. The accusation
shall be in writing and signed by the
maker, and shall state facts showing that
there are specific grounds under this
ordinance which would authorize the
Executive Committee to revoke the
license or licenses of the licensee
against whom the accusation is made.
Upon receipt of an accusation, the
Secretary of the Executive Committee
shall cause the matter to be set for a
hearing before the Executive Committee.
Thirty (30) days prior to the date set for
the hearing, the Secretary shall mail a
copy of the accusation along with a
notice of the day and time of the hearing
before the Executive Committee. The
notice shall command the licensee to
appear and show cause why the
licensee’s license should not be
revoked. The notice shall state that the
licensee has the right to file a written
response to the accusation, verified
under oath and signed by the licensee
ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
07.030—Hearing. Any hearing held
on any accusation shall be held before
a majority of the Executive Committee
under such rules of procedure as it may
adopt. Both the licensee and the person
filing the accusation, including the
Tribe, shall have the right to present
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witnesses to testify and to present
written documents in support of their
positions to the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee shall render
its decision within sixty (60) days after
the date of the hearing. The decision of
the Executive Committee shall be final
and non-appealable.
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Chapter 08—Enforcement
08.010—Right to inspect. Any
premises within the area under the
jurisdiction of this Ordinance on which
liquor is sold or distributed shall be
open for inspection by representatives
of the Executive Committee at all
reasonable times during business hours
for the purposes of ascertaining whether
the rules and regulations of this
Ordinance are being complied with.
08.020—General penalties. Any
person adjudged to be in violation of
this ordinance shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not more than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00) for each such
violation. The Executive Committee
may adopt by resolution a separate
schedule of fines for each type of
violation, taking into account its
seriousness and the threat it may pose
to the general health and welfare of
tribal members. Such schedule may also
provide, in the case of repeated
violations, for imposition of monetary
penalties greater than the Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00) limitation set forth
above. The penalties provided for herein
shall be in addition to any criminal
penalties which may hereafter be
imposed in conformity with federal law
by separate Chapter or provision of this
Ordinance or by a separate ordinance of
the Cedarville Rancheria Tribal Code.
08.020—Initiation of action. Any
violation of this ordinance shall
constitute a public nuisance. The
Executive Committee may initiate and
maintain an action in tribal court, or, if
the tribal court does not have
jurisdiction over the action, the United
States District Court for the Eastern
District of California shall have
jurisdiction to abate and permanently
enjoin any nuisance declared under this
ordinance. Any action taken under this
section shall be in addition to any other
penalties provided for this ordinance.
Section 08—Severability. If any part
or provision of this ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the ordinance, including
the application of such part or provision
to other persons or circumstances, shall
not be affected thereby and shall
continue in full force and affect. To this
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Correction
In notice document 2013–05334,
appearing on page 14821 in the issue of
Thursday, March 7, 2013, make the
following correction:
On page 14821, in the second column,
in the eighth line from the bottom of the
page, ‘‘Dated: March 4, 3013.’’ should
read ‘‘Dated: March 4, 2013.’’.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
Notice of Public Scoping Meetings for
the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water
System Environmental Impact
Statement, New Mexico
Bureau of Reclamation,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of public scoping
meetings.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as
amended, the Bureau of Reclamation is
preparing an environmental impact
statement for the Pojoaque Basin
Regional Water System. As part of that
process, Reclamation will host five
public scoping meetings to provide
information on the project and to solicit
input on the scope of the document,
alternatives, concerns, and issues to be
addressed in the environmental impact
statement.
DATES: Public scoping meetings will be
held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the
following dates:
• Monday, April 1, 2013, in Tesuque,
New Mexico.
• Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in
Pojoaque, New Mexico.
• Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Santa
Fe, New Mexico.
• Thursday, April 4, 2013, in
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Espanola, New Mexico.
• Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Taos,
New Mexico.
The scoping period will be open from
March 13, 2013 to May 3, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Public scoping meetings
will be held at the following locations:
• Tesuque—Tesuque Valley
Elementary School Cafeteria, 1555
SUMMARY:
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Cedarville Rancheria--Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the
Cedarville Rancheria, Ordinance No. 2012-05
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice publishes the Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the
Cedarville Rancheria, Ordinance No. 2012-05. The Ordinance regulates
and controls the possession, sale and consumption of liquor within the
Indian Country of the Cedarville Rancheria. The land is trust land and
this Ordinance allows for the possession and sale of alcoholic
beverages within the jurisdiction of the Cedarville Rancheria. This
Ordinance will increase the ability of the tribal government to control
the distribution and possession of liquor within their jurisdiction,
and at the same time will provide an important source of revenue,
strengthen the tribal government and improve the delivery of tribal
services.
DATES: Effective Date: This Ordinance is effective March 13, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harley Long, Tribal Government
Officer, Pacific Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2800
Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, Phone: (916) 978-6067; Fax: (916)
916-6099: or De Springer, Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS-4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240;
Telephone (202) 513-7640.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953,
Public Law 83-277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161, as interpreted by the
Supreme Court in Rice v. Rehner, 463 U.S. 713 (1983), the Secretary of
the Interior shall certify and publish in the Federal Register notice
of adopted liquor ordinances for the purpose of regulating liquor
transactions in Indian country. The Cedarville Rancheria Community
Council adopted this Ordinance by Cedarville Rancheria Resolution
12-04 on April 14, 2012.
This notice is published in accordance with the authority delegated
by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary--Indian
Affairs. I certify that the Cedarville Rancheria Community Council duly
adopted the Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the Cedarville Rancheria,
Ordinance No. 2012-05 by Cedarville Rancheria Resolution 12-04
on April 14, 2012.
Dated: March 5, 2013.
Kevin K. Washburn
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
The Liquor Licensing Ordinance of the Cedarville Rancheria,
Ordinance No. 12-05, shall read as follows:
Chapter 01--Introduction
Section 01.010--Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the Liquor
Control Ordinance of the Cedarville Rancheria.
Section 01.020--Authority. This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to
the Act of August 15, 1953 (Pub. L. 83-277, 67 Stat. 588, 18 U.S.C.
1161), and Article VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution and Bylaws of
the Cedarville Rancheria, Modoc County, Cedarville, California.
Section 01.030--Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to
regulate and control the possession and sale of liquor on the
Cedarville Rancheria, Modoc County, California. The enactment of a
Tribal ordinance governing liquor possession and sale on the
Reservation will increase the ability of the Tribal government to
control Reservation liquor distribution and possession, and, at the
same time, will provide an important source of revenue for the
continued operation and strengthening of the tribal government and the
delivery of tribal government services.
Section 01.040--Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective
on such date as the Secretary of the Interior certifies this ordinance
and publishes the same in the Federal Register.
Chapter 02--General Provisions
02.010--Short title. This ordinance shall be known and cited as the
Cedarville Rancheria Liquor Licensing Ordinance.
02.020--Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to prohibit the
importation, manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages
on the Cedarville Rancheria except pursuant to a license issued by the
Executive Committee under the provisions of this ordinance.
02.030--Sovereign immunity preserved. Nothing in this ordinance is
intended nor shall be construed as a waiver of the sovereign immunity
of the Cedarville Rancheria. No officer or employee of the Cedarville
Rancheria is authorized nor shall he/she attempt to waive the immunity
of the Tribe under the provisions of this ordinance unless such officer
or employee has an express and explicit written authorization from the
Cedarville Rancheria Community Council pursuant to Article VIII,
Section 1(f) the Constitution and Bylaws of the Cedarville Rancheria,
Modoc County, Cedarville, California.
02.040--Applicability within the Reservation. This ordinance shall
apply to all persons within the exterior boundaries of the Cedarville
Rancheria consistent with the applicable federal Indian liquor laws.
02.050--Possession of alcoholic beverages. Nothing in this
Ordinance shall be interpreted as prohibiting the possession,
transportation or
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consumption of alcoholic beverages within the boundaries of the
Cedarville Rancheria. Possession, transportation and/or consumption of
alcoholic beverages within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation
in conformity with the provisions of Federal law and in conformity with
the laws of the State of California relating to the possession,
transportation, or consumption of alcoholic beverages is expressly
permitted under this Ordinance.
02.060--Interpretation and findings. The Executive Committee in the
first instance may interpret any ambiguities contained in this
ordinance.
02.070--Conflicting provisions. Whenever any conflict occurs
between the provisions of this ordinance or the provisions of any other
ordinance of the Tribe, the stricter of such provisions shall apply.
02.080--Application of 18 U.S.C. 1161. The consumption,
importation, manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages
on the Cedarville Rancheria shall be in conformity with this Ordinance
and in conformity with the laws of the State of California as that
phrase or term is used in 18 U.S.C. 1161.
Chapter 03--Definitions
03.010--Interpretation. In construing the provisions of this
ordinance the following words or phrases shall have the meaning
designated unless a different meaning is expressly provided or the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
03.020--Alcohol. Alcohol means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of
ethyl, or spirits of wine, in any form, and regardless of source or the
process used for its production.
03.030--Alcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverage includes all
alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and any liquid or solid
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and which contains one-half
of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for
beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with
other substances. It shall be interchangeable in this ordinance with
the term liquor.
03.040--Beer. Beer means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the
fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops, or any
other similar product, or any combination thereof in water, and
includes ale, porter, brown, stout, lager beer, small beer, and strong
beer, and also includes sake, otherwise known as Japanese rice wine.
03.050--Distilled spirits. Distilled spirits means any alcoholic
beverage obtained by the distillation of fermented agricultural
products, and includes alcohol for beverage use, spirits of wine,
whiskey, rum, brandy, and gin, including all dilutions and mixtures
thereof.
03.060--Importer. Importer means any person who introduces alcohol
or alcoholic beverages into the Cedarville Rancheria from outside the
exterior boundaries of the Reservation for the purpose of sale or
distribution within the Reservation, provided however, the term
importer as used herein shall not include a wholesaler licensed by any
state or tribal government selling alcoholic beverages to a seller
licensed by a state or tribal government to sell at retail.
03.070--Liquor license. Liquor license means a license issued by
the Cedarville Rancheria Executive Committee under the provisions of
this ordinance authorizing the sale, manufacture, or importation of
alcoholic beverages on or within the Reservation consistent with
federal law.
03.080--Manufacturer. Manufacturer means any person engaged in the
manufacture of alcohol or alcoholic beverages.
03.090--Person. Person means any individual, whether Indian or non-
Indian, receiver, assignee, trustee in bankruptcy, trust, estate, firm,
partnership, joint corporation, association, society, or any group of
individuals acting as a unit, whether mutual, cooperative, fraternal,
non-profit or otherwise, and any other Indian tribe, band or group,
whether recognized by the United States Government or otherwise. The
term shall also include the businesses of the Tribe. It shall be
interchangeable in this ordinance with the term ``seller'' or
``licensee.''
03.100--Reservation. Reservation means all lands within the
exterior boundaries of the Cedarville Rancheria and such other lands as
may hereafter be acquired by the Tribe, whether within or without said
boundaries, under any grant transfer, purchase, gift, adjudication,
executive order, Act of Congress, or other means of acquisition.
03.110--Sale. Sale means the exchange of property and/or any
transfer of the ownership of, title to, or possession of property for a
valuable consideration, exchange or barter, in any manner or by any
means whatsoever. It includes conditional sales contracts, leases with
options to purchase, and any other contract under which possession of
property is given to the purchaser, buyer, or consumer but title is
retained by the vendor, retailer, manufacture, or wholesaler, as
security for the payment of the purchase price. Specifically, it shall
include any transaction whereby, for any consideration, title to
alcoholic beverages is transferred from one person to another, and
includes the delivery of alcoholic beverages pursuant to an order
placed for the purchase of such beverages, or soliciting or receiving
such beverages.
03.120--Seller. Seller means any person who, while within the
exterior boundaries of the Reservation, sells, solicits or receives an
order for any alcohol, alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, beer, or
wine.
03.130--Executive Committee. Executive Committee means the
Cedarville Rancheria Executive Committee.
03.140--Tribe. Tribe means the Cedarville Rancheria.
03.150--Wine. Wine means the product obtained from the normal
alcoholic fermentation of the juice of the grapes or other agricultural
products containing natural or added sugar or any such alcoholic
beverage to which is added grape brandy, fruit brandy, or spirits of
wine, which is distilled from the particular agricultural product or
products of which the wine is made, and other rectified wine products.
Chapter 04--Prohibition of the Unlicensed Sale of Liquor
04.010--Prohibition of the unlicensed sale of liquor. No person
shall import for sale, manufacture, distribute or sell any alcoholic
beverages within the Reservation without first applying for and
obtaining a written license from the Executive Committee issued in
accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
04.020--Authorization to sell liquor. Any person applying for and
obtaining a liquor license under the provisions of this ordinance shall
have the right to engage only in those liquor transactions expressly
authorized by such license and only at those specific places or areas
designated in said license.
04.030--Types of licenses. The Executive Committee shall have the
authority to issue the following types of liquor licenses within the
reservation:
A. Retail on-sale general license: means a license authorizing the
applicant to sell alcoholic beverages at retail to be consumed by the
buyer only on the premises or at the location designated in the
license.
B. Retail on-sale beer and wine license means a license authorizing
the applicant to sell beer and wine at retail to be consumed by the
buyer only on
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the premises or at the location designated in the license.
C. Retail off-sale general license means a license authorizing the
applicant to sell alcoholic beverages at retail to be consumed by the
buyer off of the premises or at a location other than the one
designated in the license.
D. Retail off-sale beer and wine license means a license
authorizing the applicant to sell beer and wine at retail to be
consumed by the buyer off of the premises or at a location other than
the one designated in the license.
E. Manufacturer's license means a license authorizing the applicant
to manufacture alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale on the
reservation.
Chapter 05--Application for License
05.010--Application form and content. An application for a license
shall be made to the Executive Committee and shall contain the
following information:
A. The name, address and phone number of the applicant. In the case
of a corporation the application form will include the names and
addresses of all of the principal officers, directors and stockholders
of the corporation. In the case of a partnership, the application form
will include the name and address of each partner.
B. The specific area, location and/on premises for which the
license is applied for.
C. The type of liquor transaction applied for (i.e. retail on-sale
general license, etc.).
D. Whether the applicant has a state liquor license.
E. A statement by the applicant to the effect that the applicant
has not been convicted of a felony and has not violated and will not
violate or cause or permit to be violated any of the provisions of this
ordinance or any of the provisions of the California Alcoholic Beverage
Control Act.
F. The signature and fingerprint of the applicant. In the case of a
partnership, the signature and fingerprint of each partner will be
submitted. In the case of a corporation, the signature and fingerprint
of each of the officers of the corporation under the seal of the
corporation will be included.
G. The application shall be verified under oath, notarized and
accompanied by the license fee required by this ordinance.
05.020--Fee accompanying application. The Executive Committee shall
by resolution establish a fee schedule for the issuance, renewal and
transfer of the following types of licenses:
A. Retail on-sale general license;
B. Retail on-sale beer and wine license;
C. Retail off-sale general license:
D. Retail off-sale beer and wine liquor; and
E. Manufacturer's license.
05.030--Investigation; denial of application. Upon receipt of an
application for the issuance, transfer or renewal of' a license and the
application fee required herein, the Executive Committee shall make a
thorough investigation to determine whether the applicant and the
premises for which a license is applied for qualify for a license and
whether the provisions of this ordinance have been complied with, and
shall investigate all matters connected therewith which may affect the
public welfare and morals. The Executive Committee shall deny an
application for issuance, renewal or transfer of a license if either
the applicant on the premises for which a license is applied for does
not qualify for a license under this ordinance or if the applicant has
misrepresented any facts in the application or given any false
information to the Executive Committee in order to obtain a license.
The Executive Committee further may deny any application for
issuance, renewal or transfer of a license if the Executive Committee
cannot make the findings required by Section 06.20 of this Ordinance or
the Executive Committee finds that the issuance of such a license would
tend to create a law enforcement problem, or if issuance of said
license would be a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the
Tribe or its members.
Chapter 06--Issuance, Renewal and Transfer of Licenses
06.010--Public hearing. Upon receipt of an application for
issuance, renewal or transfer of a license, and the payment of all fees
required under this ordinance, the Secretary of the Executive Committee
shall set the matter for a public hearing. Notice of the time and place
of the hearing shall be given to the applicant and the public at least
ten (10) calendar days before the hearing. Notice shall be given to the
applicant by prepaid U.S. mail at the address listed in the
application. Notice shall he given to the public by publication in a
newspaper of general circulation sold on the Reservation. The notice
published in the newspaper shall include the name of the applicant and
the type of license applied for and a general description of the area
where liquor will be sold. At the hearing, the Executive Committee
shall hear from any person who wishes to speak for or against the
application. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to place
time limits on each speaker and limit or prohibit repetitive testimony.
06.020--Executive Committee action on application. Within thirty
(30) days of the conclusion of the public hearing, the Executive
Committee shall act on the matter. The Executive Committee shall have
the authority to deny, approve, or approve with conditions the
application. Before approving the application, the Executive Committee
shall find: (1) That the site for the proposed premises has adequate
parking, lighting, security and ingress and egress so as not to
adversely affect adjoining properties or businesses, and (2) that the
sale of alcoholic beverages at the proposed premises is consistent with
the Tribe's Zoning Data. Upon approval of an application, the Executive
Committee shall issue a license to the applicant in a Form to be
approved from time to time by the Executive Committee by resolution.
All businesses shall post their Tribal liquor licenses issued under
this ordinance in a conspicuous place upon the premises where alcoholic
beverages are sold, manufactured or offered for sale.
06.030--Multiple locations. Each license shall be issued to a
specific person. Separate licenses shall be issued for each of the
premises of any business establishment having more than one location.
06.040--Term of license/Temporary licenses. All licenses issued by
the Executive Committee shall be issued on a calendar year basis and
shall be renewed annually; provided, however, that the Executive
Committee may issue special licenses for the sale of alcoholic
beverages on a temporary basis for premises temporarily occupied by the
licensee for a picnic, social gathering, or similar occasion at a fee
to be established by the Executive Committee by resolution.
06.050--Transfer of licenses. Each license issued or renewed under
this ordinance is separate and distinct and is transferable from the
licensee to another person and/or from one premises to another premises
only with the approval of the Executive Committee. The Executive
Committee shall have the authority to approve, deny, or approve with
conditions any application for the transfer of any license. In the case
of a transfer to a new person, the application for transfer shall
contain all of the information required of an original applicant under
Section 05.010 of this ordinance. In the case of a transfer to a new
location, the application shall contain all exact description of the
location where the alcoholic beverages are proposed to be sold.
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Chapter 07--Revocation of Licenses
07.010--Revocation of licenses. The Executive Committee shall
revoke a license upon any of the following grounds.
A. The misrepresentation of a material fact by an applicant in
obtaining a license or a renewal thereof.
B. The violation of any condition imposed by the Executive
Committee on the issuance, transfer or renewal of a license.
C. A plea, verdict, or judgment of guilty, or the plea of nolo
contendere to any public offense involving moral turpitude under any
federal or state law prohibiting or regulating the sale, use,
possession, or giving away of alcoholic beverages or intoxicating
liquors.
D. The violation of any tribal ordinance.
E. The failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable
conditions constituting a nuisance on the licensed premises or any
immediately adjacent area leased, assigned or rented by the licensee
within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice to make such
corrections has been received from the Executive Committee or its
authorized representative.
07.020--Accusations. The Executive Committee, on its own motion
through the adoption of an appropriate resolution meeting the
requirements of this section, or any person may initiate revocation
proceedings by filing an accusation with the Secretary of the Executive
Committee. The accusation shall be in writing and signed by the maker,
and shall state facts showing that there are specific grounds under
this ordinance which would authorize the Executive Committee to revoke
the license or licenses of the licensee against whom the accusation is
made. Upon receipt of an accusation, the Secretary of the Executive
Committee shall cause the matter to be set for a hearing before the
Executive Committee. Thirty (30) days prior to the date set for the
hearing, the Secretary shall mail a copy of the accusation along with a
notice of the day and time of the hearing before the Executive
Committee. The notice shall command the licensee to appear and show
cause why the licensee's license should not be revoked. The notice
shall state that the licensee has the right to file a written response
to the accusation, verified under oath and signed by the licensee ten
(10) days prior to the hearing date.
07.030--Hearing. Any hearing held on any accusation shall be held
before a majority of the Executive Committee under such rules of
procedure as it may adopt. Both the licensee and the person filing the
accusation, including the Tribe, shall have the right to present
witnesses to testify and to present written documents in support of
their positions to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee
shall render its decision within sixty (60) days after the date of the
hearing. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final and
non-appealable.
Chapter 08--Enforcement
08.010--Right to inspect. Any premises within the area under the
jurisdiction of this Ordinance on which liquor is sold or distributed
shall be open for inspection by representatives of the Executive
Committee at all reasonable times during business hours for the
purposes of ascertaining whether the rules and regulations of this
Ordinance are being complied with.
08.020--General penalties. Any person adjudged to be in violation
of this ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each such violation. The Executive
Committee may adopt by resolution a separate schedule of fines for each
type of violation, taking into account its seriousness and the threat
it may pose to the general health and welfare of tribal members. Such
schedule may also provide, in the case of repeated violations, for
imposition of monetary penalties greater than the Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) limitation set forth above. The penalties provided for herein
shall be in addition to any criminal penalties which may hereafter be
imposed in conformity with federal law by separate Chapter or provision
of this Ordinance or by a separate ordinance of the Cedarville
Rancheria Tribal Code.
08.020--Initiation of action. Any violation of this ordinance shall
constitute a public nuisance. The Executive Committee may initiate and
maintain an action in tribal court, or, if the tribal court does not
have jurisdiction over the action, the United States District Court for
the Eastern District of California shall have jurisdiction to abate and
permanently enjoin any nuisance declared under this ordinance. Any
action taken under this section shall be in addition to any other
penalties provided for this ordinance.
Section 08--Severability. If any part or provision of this
ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is
held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, including the application
of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not
be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and affect. To
this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
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