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ONEIDA NATION PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
August 13, 2026, 12:15 pm
Find Public Meeting Materials at
Oneida-nsn.gov/government/register/public meetings
Send Public Comments to
Norbert Hill Center-Business Committee Conference Room
N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, Wisconsin
LOC@oneidanation.org
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920-869-4417
VENDOR LICENSING LAW AMENDMENTS
The purpose of the Vendor Licensing law is to regulate and license vendors who provide goods or services
for, and do business with, the Nation and ensure the Nation’s safety, regulate compliance, minimize risk, and
protect the Nation’s assets.
The Vendor Licensing law amendments will:
Clarify it is the purpose of the law to regulate and license vendors who provide goods or services to the Nation and ensure
the Nation’s safety, regulate compliance, minimize risk, and protect the Nation’s assets; it is no longer the purpose of this
law to provide revenue for the Nation by collecting fees from vendors. [5 O.C. 506.1-1].
Clarify it is the policy of the Nation to establish a fair system for implementing and enforcing the requirements to maintain
a vendor license. [5 O.C. 506.1-2].
Clarify in the definitions the following terms: “business entity,” “certificate of insurance,” “CSRA,” “deactivate,” “DTS,”
“financial information,” “goods,” “great harm,” “licensing,” “notice,” “service,” and “technology assessment.” [5 O.C.
506.3-1(b); (c); (d); (e); (f); (g); (h); (i); (l); (n); (p); (q)].
Clarify that any record request related to vendor licensing is subject to applicable laws and rules of the Nation. [5 O.C.
506.4-2].
Clarify that in addition to services or goods provided by another federally recognized tribe or by another government, other
vendors, as identified by Licensing through standard operating procedures and published on the Nation’s website, may be
exempt from licensure [5 O.C. 506.4-3].
Clarify the requirements to complete an application for a vendor license. [5 O.C. 506.5-1].
Clarify the requirement for all applicants to submit and complete a technology risk assessment and any follow-ups or additional assessments as determined by the Nation’s Digital Technology Services Department. [5 O.C. 5-6.5-2].
Clarify that before a vendor performs any work the vendor must demonstrate appropriate
and adequate insurance coverage. [5 O.C. 506.5-4].
Clarify the Nation’s Risk Management Department is responsible for determining what constitutes appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for varying types of goods and services and making those requirements available on the Nation’s website. [5 O.C. 506.5-4(a)].
Clarify the annual and triennial requirements to maintain a vendor license. [5 O.C. 506.6].
Various grammatical changes and other minor changes throughout the law.
Individuals may attend the public meeting for the proposed Vendor Licensing law amendments in person at
the Norbert Hill Center, or virtually through Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend the public meeting
through Microsoft Teams please contact LOC@oneidanation.org.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES AUGUST 20, 2026
During the public comment period, anyone may submit written comments, questions or input. Comments may
be submitted to the Oneida Nation Secretary’s Office or the Legislative Reference Office in person, by U.S.
mail, interoffice mail, or e-mail.
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VENDOR LICENSING
LAW AMENDMENTS
LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Intent of the
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Clarify it is the purpose of the law to regulate vendors who provide goods or
services to the Nation and ensure the Nation’s safety, regulate compliance,
minimize risk, and protect the Nation’s assets; it is no longer the purpose of
this law to provide revenue for the Nation by collecting fees from vendors. [5
O.C. 506.1-1].
Clarify it is the policy of the Nation to establish a fair system for
implementing and enforcing the requirements for maintain a vendor license.
[5 O.C. 506.1-2].
Clarify in the definitions the following terms: “business entity,” “certificate of
insurance,” “CSRA,” “deactivate,” “DTS,” “financial information,” “goods,”
“great harm,” “licensing,” “notice,” “service,” and “technology assessment.”
[5 O.C. 506.3-1(b); (c); (d);(e); (f); (g); (h); (i); (l); (n); (p); (q)].
Clarify that any record request related to vendor licensing is subject to
applicable laws and rules of the Nation. [5 O.C. 506.4-2].
Clarify that in addition to services or goods provided by another federally
recognized tribe or by another government, other vendors as identified by
Licensing through standard operating procedures and published on the
Nation’s website may be exempt from licensure [5 O.C. 506.4-3].
Clarify the requirements to complete an application. [5 O.C. 506.5-1].
Clarify the requirement for all applicants to submit and complete screening
questions and any follow-ups or additional assessments as determined by the
Nation’s Digital Technology Services Department. [5 O.C. 5-6.5-2].
Clarify that before a vendor performs any work the vendor must demonstrate
appropriate and adequate insurance coverage. [5 O.C. 506.5-4].
Clarify the Nation’s Risk Management Department is responsible for
determining what constitutes appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for
varying types of goods and services and making those requirements available
on the Nation’s website. [5 O.C. 506.5-4(a)].
Clarify the annual and triennial requirements to maintain a vendor license. [5
O.C. 506.6].
Clarify what it means to have a vendor license be deactivated or revoked. [5
O.C. 506.7].
Various grammatical changes and other minor changes throughout the law.
The purpose of this law is to regulate and license all vendors who provide goods or
services for and do business with the Oneida Nation and ensure the Nation’s safety,
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regulate compliance, minimize risk, and protect the Nation’s assets. [5 O.C. 506.11].
Affected Entities
The Oneida Nation Licensing Department (“Licensing”), the Oneida Nation
Finance Administration (“Finance”), the Oneida Nation Purchasing Department
(“Purchasing”), the Oneida Nation Law Office, the Oneida Nation Digital
Technology Services Department (“DTS”), the Oneida Nation Risk Management
Department (“Risk Management”), and any present or future vendor.
Enforcement
The Vendor Licensing law clarifies the authority of Licensing to administer
certain provisions of the law. [5 O.C. 506.4]; [5 O.C. 506.5-5]; [5 O.C. 506.6];
[5 O.C. 506.7]. This includes the authority to:
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identify vendors who are exempt from licensing requirements [5 O.C.
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promulgate rules to establish additional criteria for the approval and
maintenance of a vendor license [5 O.C 506.4-4];
notify all applicants of the requirements of this law [5 O.C 506.5-1];
approve or deny applications based on the requirements and criteria of
this law [5 O.C 506.5-3];
notify applicants of the approval or denial of their application for a vendor
license [5 O.C. 506.6-5];
maintain a record of licenses issued [5 O.C. 506.5-5]; and
deactivate or revoke a vendor license. [5 O.C 506.7].
The Vendor Licensing law clarifies the authority of DTS to screen all vendors
using a technology assessment and to require the vendor complete an additional
technology assessment, CSRA or both if it determines additional screening is
necessary. [5 O.C 506.5-2].
The Vendor Licensing law clarifies the authority of Risk Management to
determine what constitutes appropriate and adequate insurance coverage and to
make those requirements available on the Nation’s website. [5 O.C 506.4].
Due Process
Licensing may promulgate rules establishing additional criteria for the approval and
maintenance of a vendor license. [5 O.C. 506.4-4]. Any rule Licensing wishes to
adopt must follow the rule making requirements of the Nation’s Administrative
Rulemaking law which requires a public meeting and opportunity for public input.
[1 O.C. 106.6].
Risk Management shall publish on the Nation’s website appropriate and adequate
insurance requirements. [5 O.C. 506.5-4(a)].
Licensing shall notify an applicant of the approval or denial of their application
within twenty (20) business days. [5 O.C. 506.6-5].
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If Licensing decides to revoke a vendor, it must send notice to the vendor containing
the effective date and duration of revocation and the reason(s) for revocation. [5
O.C. 506.7-2(c)].
“Notice” means a communication from the Licensing Department to a vendor. [5
O.C. 506.3-1(n)]. To communicate the renewal and maintenance of a vendor
license, the Licensing Department will send notice by email or regular mail; to
communicate the loss of licensure, the Licensing Department will send notice by
certified mail. [Id].
The Judiciary is granted jurisdiction to hear complaints filed regarding actions taken
by Licensing pursuant to this law. [5 O.C 506.8-1].
Public Meeting
A public meeting will be scheduled to be held on August 13, 2026.
Fiscal Impact
A fiscal impact statement prepared in accordance with the Legislative Procedures
Act has not been requested.
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SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT
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A. Background. The Vendor Licensing law was originally adopted by the Oneida Business Committee on
February 19, 1992, through resolution BC-2-19-92-C. The law was subsequently amended by the
Oneida Business Committee on March 5, 1997, through resolution BC-3-5-97-E, on February 25, 2015,
through resolution BC-02-25-2015-C, and on October 10, 2016, through resolution BC-10-12-16-E.
The Vendor Licensing law provides guidelines for the regulation and licensing of vendors who do
business with the Nation. [5 O.C. 506.1].
B. Request for Amendments. This item was added to the Active Files List on June 19, 2024, at the request
of Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, the Chief Financial Officer. Amendments are being sought to update
the law, specifically sections 506.1-1. 506.6, and 506.8. The sponsor of the Vendor Licensing law
amendments is Councilman Jonas Hill.
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SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH
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Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of the
amendments to this Law and legislative analysis:
▪ Oneida Nation Licensing Department (“Licensing”);
▪ Oneida Nation Purchasing Department (“Purchasing”);
▪ Oneida Nation Finance Administration (“Finance”);
▪ Oneida Nation Digital Technology Services Department (“DTS”);
▪ Oneida Nation Risk Management Department (“Risk Management”) and
▪ Oneida Law Office.
The following laws and policies of the Nation were reviewed in the drafting of this analysis:
▪ Independent Contractors [5 O.C 503];
▪ Indian Preference in Contracting [5 O.C. 502]; and
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A. The amendments to this Law comply with the process set forth in the Legislative Procedures Act.
▪ On June 19, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee added this Law to its Active Files List
for amendments this legislative term.
▪ On June 17, 2026, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the draft of the Vendor
Licensing Law Amendments and directed the Legislative Reference Office to complete a
Legislative Analysis and public meeting packet.
B. At the time this legislative analysis was developed the following work meetings had been held
regarding the development of the amendments to this law:
▪ October 23, 2024: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, Finance, DTS, and Risk
Management.
▪ March 3, 2025: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Finance, Licensing, and Risk
Management.
▪ July 14, 2025: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Finance, and Licensing.
▪ July 22, 2025: work meeting with DTS.
▪ August 19, 2025: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, Finance, and DTS.
▪ September 2, 2025: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, and the Oneida Law
Office.
▪ October 6, 2025: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, Finance, and DTS.
▪ January 22, 2026: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, DTS, and Finance.
▪ March 16, 2026: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, Finance, Oneida Law Office.
▪ March 30, 2026: LOC work meeting with Purchasing, Licensing, Oneida Law Office, and
Risk Management.
▪ April 14, 2026: work meeting with Licensing, Purchasing, and Risk Management.
▪ June 2, 2026: work meeting with Finance, Risk Management, Purchasing, Licensing, and the
Oneida Law Office where the final draft was approved.
▪ June 3, 2026: LOC work session where the LOC discussed and approved the draft.
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A. Scope of the Law. The proposed amendments improve the ability of the Nation to regulate, monitor,
and enforce its relationship with vendors providing goods or services to the Nation. [5 O.C 506.1; 5
O.C. 506.4].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Nation regarding
its relationship with vendors and further clarify the responsibilities of vendors providing goods
or services to the Nation, making the vendor licensing procedures and requirements more
accessible and transparent.
B. Application Procedures. The proposed amendments clarify the requirements for all applications for a
vendor license which shall include: the application, certificate of insurance, completed DTS screening
for technology risk assessment, vendor payment authorization form, and W-9. [5 O.C. 506.5-1].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments clarify the application requirements for all applicants
applying for a vendor license with the Nation; this amendment makes the vendor licensing
requirements more accessible and transparent.
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C. DTS Security Review. The proposed amendments clarify the requirement for all applicants for a
vendor license to complete a DTS security review, and complete additional assessments if DTS
determines additional assessments are necessary and unless the requirement for additional
assessments is waived. [5 O.C. 506.5-2; 506.5-2(a)].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments strengthen the Nation’s ability to monitor and protect its
assets by ensuring DTS has the authority to verify the technological safety and security of any
vendor before the Nation’s begins working with that vendor. The proposed amendments also
allow DTS to continue to monitor and protect the Nation’s assets by allowing DTS to complete
a security review and any follow-up as determined necessary as part of the initial application
process and renewal. By allowing the Nation to waive any additional assessments, the
amendments further reinforce the Nation’s ability to monitor and protect its assets.
D. Licensing. The proposed amendments clarify the Licensing Department shall approve or deny an
application based on compliance with the law. [5 O.C. 505.5-3].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments strengthen the authority of the Nation’s Licensing
Department to approve or deny any vendor applying to do business with the Nation. The
proposed amendments clarify that the Licensing Department is the department of the Nation
with the authority to approve or deny a vendor license. Even though the proposed amendments
give the ultimate authority to the Licensing Department to approve or deny a vendor license,
the proposed amendments also require input from Risk Management, DTS, and Finance which
ensures all affected departments of the Nation have the authority to review, approve, or deny a
vendor, and ultimately to protect the Nation and its assets.
E. Insurance. The proposed amendments clarify that before a vendor performs any work, the vendor must
demonstrate proof of appropriate and adequate insurance coverage. [5 O.C. 506.5-4]. The proposed
amendments further clarify the Nation’s Risk Management Department shall determine what
constitutes appropriate and adequate insurance coverage and shall make their determinations available
on the Nation’s website. [5 O.C. 506.5-4(a)].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments ensure the Nation’s ability to protect itself and its assets by
requiring all potential vendors to demonstrate proof of appropriate and adequate insurance and
requiring the Nation’s Risk Management Department to determine what appropriate and
adequate insurance coverage will mean for potential vendors.
F. Deactivation or Revocation. The proposed amendments clarify what it will mean for a vendor license
to be deactivated. [5 O.C 506.7-1]. The proposed amendments further clarify what it will mean for a
vendor license to be revoked; including revocation for insufficient insurance and revocation for cause.
[5 O.C. 506.7-2].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments clarify the Nation’s ability to discontinue working with a
vendor if a vendor fails to comply with the law and does not maintain their vendor license; in
which case, the Nation may deactivate the vendor license. The proposed amendments also
clarify the Nation’s ability to revoke a vendor license if the vendor fails to maintain appropriate
and adequate insurance coverage or for cause. The proposed amendments clarify and
strengthen the Nation’s ability to monitor and enforce all vendors with whom it chooses to do
business.
G. Other amendments. Overall, a variety of other amendments and revisions were made to the law to
address formatting, drafting style, and organization that did not affect the substance of the law.
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A. Related legislation. The following laws and policy of the Nation are related to the proposed
amendments to this law:
▪ Independent Contractors Policy. The purpose of the Independent Contractors Policy is to
ensure proper classification of employees and independent contractors for federal labor and
tax law purposes; ensure the use of contract forms approved by the Oneida Law Office and
the Oneida Purchasing Department; ensure contracting with a current employee does not
create a conflict of interest or unintended tax consequences; and ensure independent
contractors have appropriate insurance coverages. [5 O.C. 503.1-1].
▪ The Independent Contractors Policy contains approval requirements, including
the requirement to obtain a vendor license subject to any requirements of the
Nation’s Vendor Licensing Law, unless the vendor is exempted. [5 O.C. 503.63].
▪ The Independent Contractors Policy also requires independent contractors to
work with the Oneida Law Office and the Oneida Purchasing Department to
execute a contract; work with the Purchasing Department to approve a purchase
order; work with the Risk Management Department to demonstrate appropriate
and adequate insurance coverage; and demonstrate appropriate tax identification
before the independent contractor begins work. [5 O.C. 503.6].
▪ The proposed amendments align with the Independent Contractors Policy by
strengthening the Nation’s ability to monitor and enforce its relationship with
independent contractors that are also subject to the requirements of the Nation’s
vendor licensing law.
▪ Indian Preference in Contracting Law. The purpose of the Indian Preference in Contracting
law is to establish an Indian Preference Office and increase economic benefits for the Nation
and members of the Nation by providing for the maximum utilization of Indian workers and
businesses on projects of the Nation which occur on or near the Reservation. [5 O.C. 502.11].
▪ The Indian Preference in Contracting law applies to all contracts to which the
Nation is a party, all subcontractors, or other entities working with, for, or on
behalf of a party to a contract. [5 O.C. 502.6-1].
▪ In order for an entity to qualify for Indian Preference, the entity must submit an
application to the Nation’s Indian Preference office and demonstrate it meets the
criteria of the Indian Preference law in order to be eligible for Indian preference in
contracting. [5 O.C. 502.5-2].
▪ The proposed amendments align with the Indian Preference in Contracting law by
strengthening the Nation’s ability to determine, monitor, and enforce the
requirements for any entity wishing to contract with the Nation.
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A. The Vendor Licensing law amendments require all applicants for a vendor license to submit a complete
application containing the application, a certificate of insurance demonstrating the vendor meets the
minimum insurance requirements, a complete DTS screening for technology risk assessment, and any
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follow-up as determined necessary, a vendor payment authorization form, and a W-9. [5 O.C. 506.5; 5
O.C. 506.5-2]. The Vendor Licensing law also requires vendors to provide Licensing with an updated
certificate of insurance and completed cyber security risk assessment on an annual basis and on a
triennial basis to complete a full update of their information by providing an updated application with
all required forms. [5 O.C. 506.6].
B. The Vendor Licensing law amendments authorize the Licensing Department to deactivate or revoke a
vendor license. [5 O.C. 506.7].
▪ If a vendor falls out of compliance with the requirements of this law to maintain their vendor
license, the vendor’s license may be deactivated by Licensing. [5 O.C 506.7-1].
▪ Prior to potential deactivation, Licensing shall provide notice to a vendor of the requirements
to comply with this law to maintain their vendor license. [Id].
▪ If the vendor does not satisfactorily complete the requirements to maintain their vendor license
within the allowable timeframe, Licensing shall deactivate the vendor’s license. [Id].
▪ Revocation is a cancellation of a vendor license for cause. [5 O.C 506.7-2]. Revocation is
subject to Licensing’s discretion except that revocation is required for a failure to meet the
Nation’s insurance requirements. [Id]. A vendor that has been revoked may not conduct
business with the Nation. [Id].
▪ In order to maintain a vendor license, a vendor must maintain appropriate and adequate
insurance coverage, as determined by the Nation’s Risk Management Department. [5 O.C
506.7-2(a)]. If or when Risk Management learns that a vendor does not meet the Nation’s
insurance requirements, Risk Management shall provide the vendor with a minimum of ten
(10) business days to supply a satisfactory certificate of insurance. [Id].
▪ A vendor license may be revoked for cause as determined by Licensing upon the occurrence
of any of the following:
▪ A vendor’s actions, whether directly or indirectly related to the vendor’s agreement with
the Nation, present public health, safety, or welfare concerns to the Nation or its members.
[5 O.C 506.7-2(b)(1)].
▪ A vendor’s actions or inactions implicate poor quality of work or performance, or a lack of
sound business practice as determined by Licensing in consultation with the Oneida Law
Office and the Nation’s business unit receiving goods or services from the vendor. [5 O.C
506.7-2(b)(2)].
C. The Vendor Licensing law amendments give authority to the Nation’s Licensing Department to
promulgate rules establishing additional criteria for the approval and maintenance of a vendor license,
notify all applicants of the requirements of this law, approve or deny applications and notify applicants
of their approval or denial, maintain records of the applications for vendor licenses, maintain a record
of the statuses of vendor licenses, notify vendors if their vendor license has been deactivated, notify
vendors if there vendor license has been revoked. [5 O.C. 506.4-4; 506.5-1; 506.5-3; 506.5-5; 506.7].
D. The Vendor Licensing law amendments clarify the responsibility of all applicants for a vendor license
to complete a DTS security review. [5 O.C. 506.5-2]. A vendor may be required to complete an
additional technology assessment or cyber security risk assessment or both, if determined necessary by
DTS. [Id]. The requirement to complete an additional technology assessment or Cyber Security risk
assessment or both may be waived by DTS, Risk Management, and the Nation’s Chief Financial
Officer. [5 O.C. 506.5-2(a)].
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C. The Vendor Licensing law amendments require the Nation’s Risk Management Department to verify
appropriate and adequate insurance coverage of a vendor before the vendor begins work. [5 O.C. 506.54].
▪ The law requires Risk Management to determine what constitutes appropriate and adequate
insurance coverage for varying types of goods and services. [5 O.C. 506.5-4(a)].
▪ The law requires Risk Management to make available on the Nation’s website the minimum
insurance requirements and to identify the types of goods or services would require escalated
insurance coverage, wherein appropriate and adequate insurance will be determined by Risk
Management on a case-by-case basis. [5 O.C. 506.5-4].
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Fiscal Impact. Under the Legislative Procedures Act, a fiscal impact statement is required for all legislation
except emergency legislation [1 O.C. 109.6-1]. Oneida Business Committee resolution BC-10-28-20-A
titled, “Further Interpretation of ‘Fiscal Impact Statement’ in the Legislative Procedures Act,” provides
further clarification on who the Legislative Operating Committee may direct complete a fiscal impact
statement at various stages of the legislative process, as well as timeframes for completing the fiscal impact
statement.
▪ Conclusion. The Legislative Operating Committee has not yet directed that a fiscal impact be
completed.
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506.1. Purpose and Policy.
506.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal.
506.3. Definitions
506.4. Scope
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506.5. Application Procedures Application/Renewal Procedures
506.6. Fees for Licensure
506.76. Maintaining a Vendor License Revocation of Vendor’s
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506.78. Deactivation or Revocation of a Vendor License
Exemptions and Deferments
506.89. Appeal Department Decisions
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506.1. Purpose and Policy.
506.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to:
(a) regulate and license all vendors who provide a goods or services for and do business with the
Oneida Nation, and
(b) provide revenue for the Nation by collecting fees from vendors for a license to perform a
service for or do business with the Nation.
(b) ensure the Nation’s safety, regulate compliance, minimize risk, and protect the Nation’s
assets.
506.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Oneida Nation to establish a fair system to for implementing,
administering, and enforcinge the issuance of vendor’s licensesthe requirements ftoor maintaining a
vendor license, provided that, and collection of fees.
(a) It is the policy of the Nation to utilize Native American businesses to complete work that the Nation is
unable to complete through use of its own employees. Aall programs, enterprises, and government
agenciestribal entities are encouraged to seek within their own employees those with expertise to meet
the Nation’s needs.
506.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal.
506.2-1. This law was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee by resolution BC-02-19-92-C and
amended by resolutions BC-3-5-97-E, BC-02-25-15-C and BC-10-12-16-E.
506.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee pursuant to the
procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.
506.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances be held
as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered to have legal
force without the invalid portions.
506.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law, the
provisions of this law shall control.
506.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.
506.3. Definitions
506.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All words not
defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense.
(a) “Business day” means Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
recognized by the Nation.
(b) “Business entity” means that which exists as a particular and discrete unit, which may
include, but is not limited to,; any person, independent contractor, sole proprietorship,
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partnership, corporation, joint venture, franchise, governmental enterprise, or any other natural
or artificial person or organization. The term “entity” is intended to be as broad and
encompassing as possible to ensure this law covers all contracted goods or services within the
jurisdiction of the Nation.is law.
(c) “Certificate of Insurance” means a document issued by an insurance company that verifies
the existence of an insurance policy and summarizes key aspects and conditions of the policy.
(d) “CSRA” means the Cyber Security Risk Assessment done by the Nation’s Digital Technology
Services department to assess potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The goal of the Digital
CSRA is to identify and prioritize risks and to develop strategies to reduce the likelihood and
impact of a cyberattack. “Department” means the Oneida Licensing Department.
e(ef) “Deactivate” means to turn off the vendor in the Licensing system that is not for causefor
lack of current of vendor information.
(ff) “DTS” means the Nation’s Digital Technology Services department.
(gh) “Financial information” means any information related to the financial activities and
performance of a business. For the purposes of this law, “financial information” may refer to
income and tax reporting documents or direct deposit and banking information.
(higf) “Goods” means quantifiable products and, tangible or intangible, products that must be
provided completion of a projectpursuant to an Agreement with the Nation.
(ijhg) “Great harm” means the conviction of, or a civil judgement for, thecredible evidence exists
that substantiates commission of any of the following actions: fraud, any violation of Federal or
State antitrust statutes, embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of
records, making false statements, tax evasion, receiving stolen property, obstruction of justice,
or any other action so serious that it affects the vendor’s ability to satisfy its responsibilities to
the Nation.
(jkih) “Judiciary” means the judicial system that was established by Oneida General Tribal
Council resolution GTC-01-07-13-B to administer the judicial authorities and responsibilities of
the Nation.
(e) “License fee” means that fee charged for a vendor’s license issued in accordance with this
law.
(kli) “Licensing” means the Licensing Department of the Oneida Nation.
(lmkjf) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.
(mnlkg) “Non-renewal” means thea vendor has chosen not did notto renew their vendor license
and is no longer doing business with the Nation as a vendorwithout consideration, cause, or
imposition of any penalty.
(noml) “Notice” means communication from the Licensing Department to a vendor. To
communicate the renewal and maintenance of a vendor license, the Licensing Department will
send notice by email or regular mail; to communicate the loss of licensure, the Licensing
Department will send notice by certified mail.
(op) “Rule” means a set of requirements enacted in accordance with the Nation’s Administrative
Rulemaking Law.
(pqnmh) “Service” means an action performed by a vendor pursuant to an agreement with the
Nation where the service subject to the agreement must be described sufficiently as to set the
expectations for all parties; it must be adequately described as to the action that will be taken
and the final result of those actions.
(qron) “Technology assessment” means the process where the Nation evaluates the technical
capabilities and infrastructure of a potential or existing vendor to ensure they can meet the
Nation’s needs and requirements.
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(rspo) “Vendor’s license” means a license issued by the Licensing Department to a business
entity that does business with the Nation by entering agreements to provides provide a goods or
service for, or that does business withto the Nation.
506.4. Scope
506.4-1. This law shall be adhered to by all business entities and shall apply to every business entity that
performs services and/or does business with the Nation separate from and in addition to those
requirements imposed by other laws and rules of the Nation.
506.4-2. Any record request related to vendor licensing is All information given for the purpose of
receiving a vendor’s license is:
(a) ssubject to a request for information and available for public inspection as provided in applicable laws
and rules of the Nation; and
(b) ssubject to internal audit of the Nation.
506.4-3. Exemptions. The following are exempt from licensure.
(a) Services or goods provided by another federally recognized tribe, subject to all laws and rules
of the Nation.
(b) Services or goods provided by another government, subject to all laws and rules of the
Nation.
(c) Other vendors as identified by Licensing through standard operating procedures and
published on the Nation’s website.
506.4-4. Rulemaking. Licensing may promulgate rules establishing additional criteria for the approval and
maintenance of a vendor license.
506.55. Application Procedures/Renewal Procedures
506.55-1. Application. The Licensing Department shall notify all new applicants of the requirements of
this law; including any applicable rules and any necessary documentation that theythe Department may
ask the applicant to provide. A complete application shall include:
(a) the application;
(b) a certificate of insurance demonstrating the vendor meets the minimum insurance
requirements;
(c) completed DTS screening for technology risk assessment;
(d) vendor payment authorization form; and
(e) W-9.
All business entities shall obtain and maintain adequate insurance coverage, as determined by the Risk
Management Department, in cooperation with the Department.
506.5-2. DTS Security Review. All applicants for a new vendor license shall complete the DTS screening
questions. Iand, if the vendor responded “yes” to any of the DTS screening questions,, required of all
new applications, the vendor will be required to complete an additional technology assessment or CSRA
or both. Licensing may not proceed with processing aA license may not be issued until the technology
assessment or CSRA or both are completed and approved by DTS.
(a) Waiver. Even if a vendor responded “yes” to any of the DTS screening questions, the vendor
may be waived from completing an additional technology assessment or CSRA or both, if DTS,
Risk Management, and the Chief Financial Officer waive further technology assessments or the
CSRA or both.
506.5-35-2. Licensing Review. Licensing shall approve or deny an application based on compliance with
the criteria set in this law , other Oneida laws, and any applicable rules, policies, or procedures.
506.6-4. Rulemaking. Licensing may promulgate rules establishing its own criteria for the approval and
maintenance of a vendor license.
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506.65-53. Notice to Applicant. Licensing The Department shall notify the applicant of the approval or
denial of the application within twenty ten (210) business days of Licensing receipt of a complete
application, and:
(a) if approved, Licensing the Department shall issue the vendor’s license to the business entity;
or
(b) if denied, Licensing the Department shall provide the reason(s) for denial of the vendor’s
license; and notify the applicant of their his or her right to file a complaint with the Judiciary
challenging Licensing’s denial. the Department’s action.
506.5-4. Insurance. Before the vendor performs any work, the vendor must demonstrate proof of
appropriate and adequate insurance coverage; and if applicable, comply with all other laws, rules, or
policies of the Nation implicating vendor licensing.
(a) The Nation’s Risk Management Department is delegated rule making authority to determine
what constitutes appropriate and adequate insurance coverageshall determine what constitutes
appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for varying types of goods and services. The
appropriate and adequate minimum insurance requirements for all vendors shall be made
available on the Nation’s website and shall identify the types of services or goods that require
escalated insurance coverage, wherein the amount of coverage may be determined on a caseby-case basis.
506.55-54. Record Retention. All applications for a vendor’s license and a copy of each vendor’s
licenseand licenses issued by Licensing as a result thereof shall be retained by Licensing the Department
in accordance with applicable law and rules of the Nation for a period of seven (7) years from the later of
the applicable date of application or issuance.
506.6. Maintaining a Vendor License
506.6-1. Annual Licensing Update. On an annual basis, vendors shall provide Licensing with an updated
certificate of insurance and complete the CSRA, to the extent the CSRA is required based on the initial
cybersecurity risk assessment.
506.6-2. Triennial Licensing Update. Every three years vendors shall complete a full update of their
information by providing an updated application with all forms required for a new application.
506.7-3. Insurance Requirements. In order to maintain a vendor license, a vendor must maintain
appropriate and adequate insurance coverage, as determined by the Nation’s Risk Management
Department.
(a) Risk Management shall provide a vendor with a minimum of ten (10) days to cure insurance
requirements and to ensure the insurance coverage remains appropriate and adequate as
determined by Risk Management.
(1) If the vendor does not cure within the timeframe given by Risk Management,
Licensing may deactivate or revoke the vendor.
(2) If the vendor cures within the timeframe, to the satisfaction of Risk Management,
and otherwise remains in full compliance with this law and all applicable contracts with
the Nation, the vendor may avoid license deactivation or revocation, subject to certain
limitations, as identified by Licensing in consultation with the Oneida Law Office.
506.7. Deactivation or Revocation of a Vendor License
506.7-1. Deactivation. If a vendor is not in compliance with the requirements of section 506.7 of this law,
to maintain their vendor license, the vendor’s license may be deactivated. Licensing shall provide notice
to a vendor prior to potential deactivation stating the requirements to comply with this law to maintain a
vendor license. If the vendor has not satisfactorily completed the requirements to maintain their vendor
license within the allowable timeframe, Licensing shall deactivate the vendor’s license.
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506.7-2. Revocation. Revocation is a cancellation of a vendor license for cause. Revocation is subject to
Licensing discretion except that revocation isf required for a failure to meet the Nation’s insurance
requirements. A vendor that has been revoked may not conduct business with the Nation.
(a) Revocation for Insufficient Insurance. In order to maintain a vendor license, a vendor must
maintain appropriate and adequate insurance coverage, as determined by the Nation’s Risk
Management Department. If or when Risk Management learns that a vendor does not meet the
Nation’s insurance requirements, Risk Management shall provide the vendor with a minimum of
ten (10) business days to supply a satisfactory certificate of insurance. If the vendor does not
cure within the timeframe given by Risk Management, Licensing shall revoke the vendor.
(b) Revocation for Cause. A vendor license may be revoked which is the temporary or permanent
removal of a vendor license, for cause, as identifieddetermined by Licensing upon the
occurrence of any of the following:.
(1a) A vendor’s actions, whether directly or or not indirectly related to the vendor’s
agreement with the Nation, present Licensing may immediately revoke a vendor license
for public health, safety, or welfare concerns to the Nation or its citizens.
(2) A vendor’s actions or inactions implicate poor quality of work or performance, or a
lack of sound business practice as determined by Licensing in consultation with the
Oneida Law Office and the Nation’s business unit receiving goods or services from the
vendor.
(cb) Form of Revocation. Licensing may revoke the license upon notice to the vendor containing
the effective date and duration of the revocation and the reason(s) for revocation.
(1) (c) A vendor that has been revoked may not conduct business with the Nation.
(d) A vendor license may be revoked where a vendor fails to comply with Licensing’s
requirements, or when a vendor’s actions or inactions implicate poor quality of work or
performance, or a lack of sound business practice as determined by Licensing in
consultation with the Oneida Law Office pursuant to this law or any additional rules or
policies promulgated by Licensing and in consultation with the Oneida Law Officefor a
duration to be identified by Licensing in consultation with the Oneida Law Office.
(2e) In extreme circumstances, where a vendor has caused great harm to the Nation, a
vendor shallmay be permanently revoked.
506.8-4. Probation and Potential revocation. Licensing may revoke a vendor in the event of
noncompliance with this law or applicable contracts with the Nation that do not immediately implicate
public health, safety, or welfare.
(a) Licensing may place the vendor on probation until the vendor cures the identified
noncompliance.
(1) During probation, if the vendor fails to comply with any terms of probation identified
by Licensing or does not remain in full compliance with this law and any applicable
contracts with the Nation, Licensing may revoke the vendor.
(2) If the vendor cures the identified noncompliance, to the satisfaction of Risk
Management, and otherwise remains in full compliance with this law and all applicable
contracts with the Nation, Licensing may choose not to revoke the license, subject to
certain limitations, as identified by Licensing in consultation with the Oneida Law Office.
506.89. Appeal Department Decisions
506.89-1. The Judiciary is granted jurisdiction to hear complaints filed regarding actions taken by
Licensing the Department pursuant to this law.
506.89-2. No administrative hearing body, including a board, committee, or commission, is authorized to
hear a complaint filed regarding actions taken pursuant to this law.
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506.89-3. Complaints filed with the Judiciary shall name the Licensing Department as the responding
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506.1. Purpose and Policy
506.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal
506.3. Definitions
506.4. Scope
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506.6. Maintaining a Vendor License
506.7. Deactivation or Revocation of a Vendor License
506.8. Appeal
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506.1. Purpose and Policy
506.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to:
(a) regulate and license vendors who provide goods or services for, and do business with, the
Nation; and
(b) ensure the Nation’s safety, regulate compliance, minimize risk, and protect the Nation’s
assets.
506.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to establish a fair system for implementing, administering,
and enforcing the requirements to maintain a vendor license provided that all programs, enterprises,
and tribal entities are encouraged to seek within their own employees those with expertise to meet the
Nation’s needs.
506.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal
506.2-1. This law was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee by resolution BC-02-19-92-C and
amended by resolutions BC-3-5-97-E, BC-02-25-15-C and BC-10-12-16-E.
506.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee pursuant to the
procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.
506.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances be held
as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered to have legal
force without the invalid portions.
506.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law, the
provisions of this law shall control.
506.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.
506.3. Definitions
506.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All words not
defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense.
(a) “Business day” means Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
recognized by the Nation.
(b) “Business entity” means a particular and discrete unit, which may include, but is not limited
to, any person, independent contractor, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, joint
venture, franchise, governmental enterprise, or any other natural or artificial person or
organization. The term “entity” is intended to be as broad and encompassing as possible to
ensure this law covers all contracted goods or services within the jurisdiction of the Nation.
(c) “Certificate of Insurance” means a document issued by an insurance company that verifies
the existence of an insurance policy and summarizes key aspects and conditions of the policy.
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(d) “CSRA” means the Cyber Security Risk Assessment done by the Nation’s Digital Technology
Services department to assess potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The goal of the CSRA is
to identify and prioritize risks and to develop strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of a
cyberattack.
(e) “Deactivate” means to turn off the vendor in the Licensing system for lack of current vendor
information.
(f) “DTS” means the Nation’s Digital Technology Services department.
(g) “Financial information” means any information related to the financial activities and
performance of a business. For the purposes of this law, “financial information” may refer to
income and tax reporting documents or direct deposit and banking information.
(h) “Goods” means quantifiable products, tangible or intangible, that must be provided pursuant
to an Agreement with the Nation.
(i) “Great harm” means credible evidence exists that substantiates commission of any of the
following actions: fraud, any violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes, embezzlement, theft,
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion,
receiving stolen property, obstruction of justice, or any other action so serious that it affects the
vendor’s ability to satisfy its responsibilities to the Nation.
(j) “Judiciary” means the judicial system that was established by Oneida General Tribal Council
resolution GTC-01-07-13-B to administer the judicial authorities and responsibilities of the
Nation.
(k) “Licensing” means the Licensing Department of the Oneida Nation.
(l) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.
(m) “Non-renewal” means a vendor has chosen not to renew their vendor license without
consideration, cause, or imposition of any penalty.
(n) “Notice” means a communication from the Licensing Department to a vendor. To
communicate the renewal and maintenance of a vendor license, the Licensing Department will
send notice by email or regular mail; to communicate the loss of licensure, the Licensing
Department will send notice by certified mail.
(o) “Rule” means a set of requirements enacted in accordance with the Nation’s Administrative
Rulemaking Law.
(p) “Service” means an action performed by a vendor pursuant to an agreement with the Nation
where the service subject to the agreement must be described sufficiently as to set the
expectations for all parties.
(q) “Technology assessment” means the process where the Nation evaluates the technical
capabilities and infrastructure of a potential or existing vendor to ensure they can meet the
Nation’s needs and requirements.
(r) “Vendor license” means a license issued by the Licensing Department to a business entity
that does business with the Nation by entering agreements to provide goods or services to the
Nation.
506.4. Scope
506.4-1. This law shall be adhered to by all business entities and shall apply to every business entity that
performs services or does business with the Nation separate from and in addition to those requirements
imposed by other laws and rules of the Nation.
506.4-2. Any record request related to a vendor license is subject to applicable laws and rules of the
Nation.
506.4-3. Exemptions. The following are exempt from licensure.
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(a) Services or goods provided by another federally recognized tribe, subject to all laws and rules
of the Nation.
(b) Services or goods provided by another government, subject to all laws and rules of the
Nation.
(c) Other vendors as identified by Licensing through standard operating procedures and
published on the Nation’s website.
506.4-4. Rulemaking. Licensing may promulgate rules establishing additional criteria for the approval and
maintenance of a vendor license.
506.5. Application Procedures
506.5-1. Application. Licensing shall notify all applicants of the requirements of this law; including any
applicable rules and any necessary documentation that they may ask the applicant to provide. A
complete application shall include:
(a) the application;
(b) a certificate of insurance demonstrating the vendor meets the minimum insurance
requirements;
(c) completed DTS screening for technology risk assessment;
(d) vendor payment authorization form; and
(e) W-9.
506.5-2. DTS Security Review. All applicants for a vendor license shall complete DTS screening questions.
If the vendor responded “yes” to any of the DTS screening questions, the vendor will be required to
complete an additional technology assessment or CSRA or both. A license may not be issued until the
technology assessment or CSRA or both are completed and approved by DTS.
(a) Waiver. Even if a vendor responded “yes” to any of the DTS screening questions, the vendor
may be waived from completing an additional technology assessment or CSRA or both, if DTS,
Risk Management, and the Chief Financial Officer waive an additional technology assessment or
the CSRA or both.
506.5-3. Licensing Review. Licensing shall approve or deny an application based on compliance with the
criteria set in this law and any applicable rules, policies, or procedures.
506.6-5. Notice to Applicant. Licensing shall notify the applicant of the approval or denial of the
application within twenty (20) business days of Licensing’s receipt of a complete application, and:
(a) if approved, Licensing shall issue the vendor license to the business entity; or
(b) if denied, Licensing shall notice the reason(s) for denial of the vendor license; and notify the
applicant of their right to file a complaint with the Judiciary challenging Licensing’s denial.
506.5-4. Insurance. Before the vendor performs any work, the vendor must demonstrate proof of
appropriate and adequate insurance coverage; and if applicable, comply with all other laws, rules, or
policies of the Nation implicating vendor licensing.
(a) The Nation’s Risk Management Department shall determine what constitutes appropriate
and adequate insurance coverage for varying types of goods and services; and shall make the
minimum insurance requirements for all vendors available on the Nation’s website, including the
identification of the types of services or goods that require escalated insurance coverage,
wherein the amount of coverage may be determined on a case-by-case basis.
506.5-5. Record Retention. All applications for a vendor license and licenses issued by Licensing as a
result thereof shall be retained by Licensing for a period of seven (7) years from the later date of
application or issuance.
506.6. Maintaining a Vendor License
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506.6-1. Annual Licensing Update. On an annual basis, vendors shall provide Licensing with an updated
certificate of insurance and complete the CSRA, to the extent the CSRA is required based on the initial
cybersecurity risk assessment.
506.6-2. Triennial Licensing Update. Every three years vendors shall complete a full update of their
information by providing an updated application with all forms required for a new application.
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506.7. Deactivation or Revocation of a Vendor License
506.7-1. Deactivation. If a vendor is not in compliance with the requirements of section 506.7 of this law
to maintain their vendor license, the vendor’s license may be deactivated. Licensing shall provide notice
to a vendor prior to potential deactivation stating the requirements to comply with this law to maintain a
vendor license. If the vendor has not satisfactorily completed the requirements to maintain their vendor
license within the allowable timeframe, Licensing shall deactivate the vendor’s license.
506.7-2. Revocation. Revocation is a cancellation of a vendor license for cause. Revocation is subject to
Licensing discretion except that revocation is required for a failure to meet the Nation’s insurance
requirements. A vendor that has been revoked may not conduct business with the Nation.
(a) Revocation for Insufficient Insurance. In order to maintain a vendor license, a vendor must
maintain appropriate and adequate insurance coverage, as determined by the Nation’s Risk
Management Department. If or when Risk Management learns that a vendor does not meet the
Nation’s insurance requirements, Risk Management shall provide the vendor with a minimum of
ten (10) business days to supply a satisfactory certificate of insurance. If the vendor does not
cure within the timeframe given by Risk Management, Licensing shall revoke the vendor.
(b) Revocation for Cause. A vendor license may be revoked for cause as determined by Licensing
upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) A vendor’s actions, whether directly or indirectly related to the vendor’s agreement
with the Nation, present public health, safety, or welfare concerns to the Nation or its
members.
(2) A vendor’s actions or inactions implicate poor quality of work or performance, or a
lack of sound business practice as determined by Licensing in consultation with the
Oneida Law Office and the Nation’s business unit receiving goods or services from the
vendor.
(c) Form of Revocation. Licensing may revoke the license upon notice to the vendor containing
the effective date and duration of the revocation and the reason(s) for revocation.
(1) A vendor license may be revoked for a duration to be identified by Licensing in
consultation with the Oneida Law Office.
(2) In extreme circumstances, where a vendor has caused great harm to the Nation, a
vendor may be permanently revoked.
506.8. Appeal
506.8-1. The Judiciary is granted jurisdiction to hear complaints filed regarding actions taken by Licensing
pursuant to this law.
506.8-2. No administrative hearing body, including a board, committee, or commission, is authorized to
hear a complaint filed regarding actions taken pursuant to this law.
506.8-3. Complaints filed with the Judiciary shall name the Licensing Department as the responding
party.
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