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Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council
Post Office Box 256
Nixon, Nevada 89424
Telephone: (775) 574-1000
Fax (775) 574-1054
RESOLUTION NO.: PL 078-20
RESOLUTION OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL
OF THE PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
NIXON, NEVADA
WHEREAS, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is organized pursuant to the provisions of Section
16 of the Indian Reorganization Act (25 U.S.C. § 476) and is federally recognized
by the United States Government through the Secretary of the Interior and the
Bureau of Indian Affairs; and possesses attributes of sovereignty over both the
members and territory.
WHEREAS, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, pursuant to Article VI, Section 1 of the Constitution
and By-laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, authorized the Pyramid Lake Tribal
Council to act on behalf of the Pyramid Lake Tribe, and to promulgate ordinances
to safeguard the peace and safety of residents of the Reservation and to establish
courts for the adjudication of claims and disputes; and
WHEREAS: pursuant to these powers, the Tribal Council has created a Law & Order Code and
other laws and ordinances to govern the conduct of people within the Tribe's
Reservation; and
WHEREAS: the Tribal Council has recognized the importance of reviewing and updating the
Law and Order Code to ensure the Code meets the Tribe's needs and best serves to
protect the interests of the Tribe, its members and persons living and working on
Tribal lands; and
WHEREAS: to meet this goal, the Tribe's Law and Order Committee has recommended that the
Tribal Council add revised Title 3 Chapter 17 - Business License and Permitting
Ordinance of the Law and Order Code 2013 to current code.
WHEREAS: the revised Title 3 Chapter 17 - Business License and Permitting Ordinance was
posted for at least thirty days to allow for public comment, 3 comments received
by the Law and Order Committee and the Committee submitted its recommendation
to the Tribal Council;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council hereby
accepts the recommendation of the Law and Order Committee and hereby adopts
the revised Title 3 Chapter 17 - Business License and Permitting Ordinance of the
Law and Order Code.
RESOLUTION NO.: PL 078-20
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Tribal Chairman or designee is hereby authorized to
effectuate any and all administrative actions necessary for implementation of this
resolution.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a waiver of the
sovereign immunity of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
CERTIFICATION
It is hereby ce1tified that the foregoing resolution of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council, governing
body of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, composed of ten members, of whom eight (8) constituting a quorum
were present at a meeting duly held on the 71, day of August 2020 was adopted by the affirmative vote of
seven (7) FOR and zero (0) AGAINST, with zero (0) ABSTENTIONS; pursuant to the a thority contained
in the Constitution and By-laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute T r i ~ ~
Br nda A. Herny, Tribal C uncil S
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal
Title III Chapter 17
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Approved August 7, 2020
Resolution No.: PL 078-20
PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
BUSINESS LICENSE AND
PERMITTING ORDINANCE
TITLE III
CHAPTER 17
Table of Contents
GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
3.17.01
AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................................................ 1
3.17.02
PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 1
3.17.03
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
3.17.04
BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED ..................................................................................................... 2
3.17.05
CONSENT TO TRIBAL JURISDICTION ......................................................................................... 3
3.17.06
EXEMPTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSING DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................. 4
3.17.100
THE OFFICE OF BUSINESS LICENSING AND TAXATION ESTABLISHED ......................... 4
3.17.101
GENERAL AUTHORITIES ............................................................................................................... 4
3.17.102
DEPARTMENT HEAD-POWER AND DUTIES ............................................................................ 4
APPLICATION PROCESS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.17.200
APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE ..................................................................................... 5
3.17.201
NEW LICENSE REQUIRED FOR CHANGE OF LOCATION ..................................................... 5
3.17.202
NEW LICENSE REQUIRED FOR A CHANGE OF NAME/OWNER(S) ..................................... 6
3.17.203
RENEWALS .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.17.204
NOTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.17.205
DENIAL OF LICENSE OR RENEWAL ............................................................................................ 7
3.17.206
RIGHT TO RECONSIDERATION AND HEARING ....................................................................... 7
TYPES OF LICENSES AND PERMITS ................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.17.300
LICENSE TERMS AND FEES ............................................................................................................ 8
3.17.301
PERMITS ............................................................................................................................................... 9
3.17.302
SPECIAL LICENSES ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.17.303
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMITS ..................................... 9
VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.17.400
FAILURE TO OBTAIN LICENSE OR TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF LICENSE .............. 11
3.17.401
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LICENSE/PERMIT TERMS ..................................................... 11
3.17.402
REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE ...................................................................................... 11
APPEALS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.17.500
DENIAL OF RENEWAL FOR BUSINESS LICENSE ................................................................... 12
3.17.501
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ....................................................................................................... 12
3.17.502
APPEALS TO TRIBAL COUNCIL .................................................................................................. 12
3.17.600
SEVERABILITY ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.17.700
EFFECTIVEDATE ............................................................................................................................ 13
Business License and Permitting Ordinance
PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
BUSINESS LICENSE AND
PERMITTING ORDINANCE
TITLE III
CHAPTER 17
GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.17.01
AUTHORITY
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is recognized as an "inherent sovereign nation," and as such the Pyramid
Lake Paiute Tribe has the inherent sovereign authority to regulate the conduct of persons and activities
within the exterior boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, including regulating and taxing
economic activity within its boundaries.
3.17.02
PURPOSE
I. This Chapter is adopted by the Pyramid lake Paiute Tribal Council, governing body of the Pyramid
Lake Paiute Tribe, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Pyramid Lake
Paiute Tribe. The provisions of this Chapter shall be construed in accordance with the fullest
interpretation of the Tribe's taxing and regulatory authority permitted by applicable laws, including
those provisions within the Tribe's Constitution and By-Laws.
2. In the exercise of its inherent authorities, and pursuant to the Constitution, the Tribal Council finds it
necessary to implement a system of business licensing and permitting for the conduct of business
within the boundaries of the Reservation.
3.17.03
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Ordinance, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:
"Business" includes a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, business association or natural person
who conducts an activity or who performs a service or engages in a trade for the purpose of generating a
profit.
"Charitable organization" means a nonprofit 50l(c)(3) corporation, association, or organization, or a
licensed medical facility or facility for the dependent.
"Department" means the Business Licensing Depaiiment, established under this Chapter.
"Gross receipts" means the total sum of receipts for all business conducted on the Reservation, without any
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deduction therefrom on account of the cost of the property sold, the cost of the materials used, labor or
service costs, place of delivery of the property sold, interest paid or payable, losses or other expenses
whatsoever. "Gross receipts" does not include any sales exempt under the Tribe's Tax Code.
"License" means a revocable, limited-term grant of permission to operate a business within the Reservation.
"Permit" means a revocable, temporary grant of permission to be on the Reservation for a certain purpose.
"Person" means any natural person, trustee, independent contractor, contractor, comi-appointed
representative, syndicate, association, paiinership, firm, club, company, corporation, business trust,
institution agency, government corporation, municipal corporation, district or other political subdivision,
supplier, operator, user or owner, or any officers, agents, employees or other representative, acting either
for himself or herself or for any other person in any capacity, or any other entity recognized by law.
"Reservation" means the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation.
"Special Event Business" means a business that is operated for a brief period of time in conjunction with a
special event taking place on or near the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation.
"Tribal Council" means the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council.
"Tribal Comi" means the Pyramid Lake Tribal Comi.
"Tribe" means the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
3.17.04
BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED
1.
Any person who engages in a business within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Reservation must
obtain the appropriate business license or permit before operating or conducting business on the
Reservation. A person is subject to this requirement if said person: a) holds themselves forth as
being engaged in a business, trade, calling, industry, occupation or profession; orb) rents, leases, or
subleases any commercial or industrial prope1iy, or assignment. (Prior PLPT Tribal Council sublease approval required.)
2.
Business licenses are non-transfe1Table.
3.
Every person having a license under the provisions of this Chapter and caITying on a business shall
prominently display this license in the place of business for which it is issued.
3. All business licenses and shall expire on December 31 st of each year.
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03.17.05
CONSENT TO TRIBAL JURISDICTION
Any person who applies for and receives a business license or pe1mit under this Chapter consents to the
jurisdiction of the Tribe, and consents to all applicable tribal laws. Any violation of tribal law related to the
regulation of any type of Tribal business activity may subject the violator to revocation of his/her license.
3.17.06
EXEMPTIONS
The following shall not be required to obtain a business license under this Chapter:
1.
Federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
2.
Tribal programs and/or depaiiments performing essential governmental functions.
3.
Charitable, religious or non-profit organizations engaged in raising funds for religious or charitable
purposes. (Must provide 50l(c)(3) designation.)
4.
Any school, club, or athletic organization engaged in staging athletic events for which an admission
fee is charged, provided such admission fees do not accrue to the personal benefit of any individual.
5.
Native Americans who are engaged in the creation and/or sale of traditional Native American arts
and crafts in their home or within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Tribe.
6.
Vendors at occasional events on the Reservation, such as pow-wows, community related sales or
other cultural activities.
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ESTABLISHIVIENT OF BUSINESS LICENSING DEPARTMENT
3.17.100
THE OFFICE OF BUSINESS LICENSING AND TAXATION ESTABLISHED
There is established a department of Tribal government to be known as The Office of Business Licensing
and Taxation, established under the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Business Office. The Business Officer shall
serve as the department head. In the absence of a department head, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe's
Executive Officer, or his/her designee, shall assume the powers and duties of the depaiiment head.
3.17.101
GENERAL AUTHORITIES
1.
The Business Licensing Department has the authority to grant, deny, or withdraw a business license
or pe1mit, except as limited by applicable law.
2.
The Business Licensing Depaiiment has the right to revoke a business license or permit; to modify,
limit, or otherwise alter the extent of the business license or permit; and to establish and enact such
regulations relating to the issuance and enforcement of business licenses and permits within the as it
may deem desirable.
3.17.102
DEPARTMENT HEAD - POWER AND DUTIES.
The Depaiiment Head shall oversee:
1.
Collection of all fees and penalties pursuant to this chapter;
2.
Print and make available to the public the following fo1ms:
(a)
Application(s) for an initial license or permit;
(b)
Application(s) for renewal licenses.
3.
Process all license and permit applications;
4.
Issue approved licenses and permits;
5.
Dete1mine the amount of license fees in accordance with the rates established in this chapter;
6.
Enter at reasonable times upon any business licensed or permitted under this chapter to determine
compliance with any provision of this chapter;
7.
To cause to have written notice served upon any alleged violator of any provision of this chapter;
8.
To propose any rules necessary for the implementation of this chapter;
9.
Such other duties as may hereafter specify in implementation of the provisions of this chapter.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
3.17.200
APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
1.
Applications for all licenses and renewals required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the
depaiiment on a fo1m provided by the department.
2.
Each application must be accompanied by an administrative fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), the
required administrative fee and application must contain:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Name, address (mailing and physical), telephone number(s), and email addresses of the
owner or owners of the business.
Trade name, if any, to be used by the company.
Type oflicense applying for.
Location at which the business will be conducted.
A sworn statement that the applicant will comply with all laws applicable to the applicant's
business.
A statement that the applicant consents to the jurisdiction of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Comi
and service of process in matters arising from the conduct of business.
The name, address, and signature of the agent who will accept service of process on behalf
of the company.
3.
If the applicant is the sole owner, the information shall be required of him. If the applicant is a
paiinership, the info1mation shall be required of each general paiiner. If the applicant is a
corporation, the information shall be required of each officer and director. If the applicant is a
limited liability company, the inf01mation shall be required of the manager and each member.
4.
Each applicant and licensee must be at least 18 years of age.
3.17.201
NEW LICENSE REQUIRED FOR CHANGE OF LOCATION
1.
No license issued under this chapter authorizes the conduct of any business at a location other than
the location specified on the license.
2.
A person desiring to change the location of a business must submit an application therefor to the
depaiiment together with a non-refundable service fee in the amount of $20.00.
3.
If the depaiiment finds that the transfer is not otherwise prohibited under this chapter, the applicant
shall smrender the existing license to the license depa1iment and the license depaiiment shall issue a
new business license for the changed location.
4.
If the license depaiiment denies the application for change of location, it shall provide the reasons
for the denial to the applicant in writing.
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3.17.202
NEW LICENSE REQUIRED FOR A CHANGE OF NAME/OWNER(S)
1.
No license issued under this chapter authorizes the conduct of any business with a name or
ownership other than as specified in the application or on the license.
2.
A person desiring to change the name or ownership of a business must submit an application
therefor to the department together with a non-refundable service fee in the amount of $20.00.
3.
If the department finds that the transfer is not otherwise prohibited under this chapter, the
applicant shall smTender the existing license to the depaiiment and the depaiiment shall issue a
new business license for the changed name and/or ownership.
4.
If the department denies the application for change of name or owner(s), it shall provide the
reasons for the denial to the applicant in writing.
3.17.203
RENEWALS
Business licenses issued pursuant to this Chapter may be renewed, provided the department determines
that the licensee is in compliance with law, in the following manner:
1.
A business license may be renewed without penalty if the license depaiiment receives a properly
completed application for renewal form and the appropriate license fee from a licensee within 30
days of the expiration date of an existing license.
2.
If the depaiiment receives the form or the license fee after the expiration date, but no more than 30
days after the expiration date, a penalty equal to 25 percent of the license fee for the next year shall
be added to the license fee and the total sum shall be paid to the department before the license is
renewed.
3.
If the depaiiment receives the fo1m or the fee more than 30 days after the expiration date of the
license, but no more than 90 days after the expiration date, a penalty equal to 50 percent of the
license fee for the next year shall be added to the license fee and the total sum shall be paid to the
depaiiment before the license is renewed.
3.17.204
NOTIFICATION
The depaiiment shall notify the applicant by regular mail within fomieen (14) days after receipt of the
application whether a license' shall be issued or renewed. The license shall include a Tribal Identification
Number.
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3.17.205
DENIAL OF LICENSE OR RENEWAL
The award of a business license is a privilege and not a right. The Tribe reserves the right to refuse to issue
a business license to any business if it is determined that:
1.
the application is incomplete or the appropriate fee has not been paid;
2.
the applicant has materially misrepresented facts contained in the application;
3.
the applicant is presently in non-compliance with Tribal law or has engaged in a fraudulent,
deceptive, or dishonest practice;
4.
the applicant is pe1manently or temporarily enjoined by any comi of competent jurisdiction from
engaging in commercial activity or any paiiicular practice related to such activity;
5.
the business will threaten the peace, safety, morals or general welfare of the Tribe.
3.17.206
RIGHT TO RECONSIDERATION AND HEARING.
Any applicant whose renewal application is denied may appeal that decision. The applicant will have seven
(7) days from receipt of notice of denial to request a reconsideration with the depaiiment. The applicant
may then appeal any denial of a renewal application under Section 3.17.500 of this Ordinance.
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TYPES OF LICENSES AND PERMITS
3.17.300
LICENSE TERMS AND FEES
1.
Seasonal Business License. All persons and/or businesses engaged in business on Tribal land for
any period of more than five (5) consecutive days but less than three (3) consecutive months shall
have a seasonal business license. The fee for a seasonal business license is fifty dollars ($50.00).
2.
Contracting Business License. All persons and/ or businesses engaged in construction or
contracting who do not have or maintain a permanent place of business within the Reservation
shall be issued a Contracting Business License for a period no longer than the duration of the contract
or job in which they are engaged within the Reservation. The initial fee for a Contracting Business
License is one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00). If a Contractor will be bidding on multiple
contracts or jobs; Contractor should apply for a Permanent Business License.
3.
Permanent Business License. All persons and/or businesses engaged in business on Tribal land for
any period of more three (3) consecutive months shall obtain a permanent business license. The
initial fee for a permanent business license is one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00). Licenses
issued under this paragraph 3 shall be issued for a continuous period, and shall be payable each 12
months, for 12 months in advance, beginning January 1 to December 31.
4.
After the first full year, the business license renewal fees are based on reported annual gross receipts
according to the following fee schedule:
Annual Gross Receipts
Renewal Fee Amount
$25,000 and under
$ 25,001 to$ 50,000
$ 50,001 to$ 100,000
$ 100,001 to$ 300,000
$ 300,001 to $ 500,000
$ 125.00
$ 150.00
$ 175.00
$ 200.00
$ 250.00
3.
Annual Gross Receipts
$ 500,001 to $1,000,000
$ 1,000,001 to $2,500,000
$ 2,500,001 to$ 5,000,000
$ 5,000,001 or more
Renewal Fee Amount
$ 350.00
$ 600.00
$ 650.00
$ 700.00
Consolidated License. For businesses with multiple branches or locations, a consolidated license
may be issued covering all of the person's businesses, provided that the same type of business is
conducted at each location. An application must be completed for each location. The fee for a
consolidated license shall be determined based on the total annual gross receipts for the business
locations on the Reservation.
4. All license fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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3.17.301
PERMITS
A person, business, charitable organization, or Native American vendor who are engaged in business on
temporary basis, sporadically, or periodically must obtain a business pe1mit from the department, as
follows:
1.
Temporary Business Permit. All persons engaged in business on the Reservation for a period of not
more than five (5) consecutive days. The fee for a temporary business permit is ten dollars ($10.00).
2.
Special Event Permit. All persons engaged in business as paii of a special event. The fee for a
special event pe1mit is fifty dollars ($50.00) per event.
3.
Native American Vendor Permit. Any Native American who is engaged in the sale of traditional
Native American aiis and crafts in their home or within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Tribe.
The annual fee for a Native American Vendor Permit is ten dollars ($10.00).
4.
Charitable Fundraising Permit. (Must provide 501(c)(3) designation.) Charitable
organizations engaged in raising funds for religious or charitable purposes. The annual fee for
a Charitable Fundraising Permit is ten dollars ($10.00).
5.
Vendor Permit. Temporary vendors or peddlers selling goods at occasional events on the
Reservation, such as pow-wows, community related sales or other cultural activities. The fee
for a Vendor Permit is fifty dollars ($50.00) per event.
3.17.302
SPECIAL LICENSES
In addition to a general business license, the following businesses must also obtain a specific license,
pursuant to the applicable tribal law:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Gaming Operations
Medical Marijuana Establishment and Recreational Mai·ijuana Business
Liquor Business
Mining Operations
Energy Generation Operations
Food Service Business
3.17.303
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMITS
As a condition for receiving a license oi· permit, a person must agree to comply with the following:
1.
Each licensee or pennittee shall comply with all Tribal laws, including health and safety laws, employment
preference agreements, building codes, land and zoning codes, and applicable federal law. The licensee or
permittee is also required to comply with any additional Tribal laws enacted after issuance date of license.
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2.
The Tribe may require that a license applicant have and maintain in force, liability insurance naming
the applicant as an insured and providing for coverages, terms and conditions as the Tribe may deem
necessary.
3.
Each licensee or pe1mittee consents to the jurisdiction of the Tribal Court as to any cause of action,
including tortious acts, arising in connection with the transaction of any business within the
boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Reservation.
4.
Each licensee or permittee consents to the service of process of the Tribal Court with respect to all
actions over which the Tribal Court has subject matter jurisdiction, in accordance with the Rules of
Procedures of the Cami.
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VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
3.17.400
FAILURE TO OBTAIN LICENSE OR TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF LICENSE
Any person who fails to obtain a license or permit required under this Chapter shall be issued a Notice of
Violation, and may be prohibited from transacting business on the Reservation for up to one year and/or
assessed a fine of up to $5,000 per occurrence.
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3.17.401
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LICENSE/PERMIT TERMS.
Any person who fails to comply with the terms of a license or permit under this Chapter shall be issued a
Notice of Violation, which may include an order to show cause why that person's license should not be
revoked.
3.17.402
1.
REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE
A person's business license may be revoked or suspended for any of the following reasons:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
The Licensee made a material misrepresentation, false, or misleading statement in the
application for license.
If, or should an operation of a business constitute an immediate, clear and present danger or
threat to the health, peace, safety or welfare of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
The licensee is in violation of any or all Tribal laws, codes, ordinances, compacts or
agreements of any kind as determined by the department.
Failure to maintain any insurance that may be required by Section 3.17.303.02.
The Tribe may suspend a license, rather than revoking a license, in order to afford the
Business Licensee a reasonable opportunity to cure the circumstances that gave rise to the
suspension. Any suspension of a license shall be for the period of time specified in the notice
of suspension. If the Licensee has not cured, to the satisfaction of the Tribe, the
circumstances for the suspension by the end of the period of suspension, the Tribe shall
revoke the license.
2.
The Notice of Revocation or Suspension shall be given in writing, setting forth the specific grounds
for revocation or suspension. The licensee shall be ordered to cease and desist business immediately.
Notice shall be given to the person directly or sent by ce11ified mail with return receipt requested.
3.
A licensee whose license is revoked may file a written appeal to the Tribal Council in accordance
with the procedure outlined in Chapter 3 .17 .502. The decision of the Tribal Council shall be
considered final.
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APPEALS
3.17.500
DENIAL OF RENEWAL FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
Any person who is denied the renewal of a business license may file a request for reconsideration with the
department.
1.
The request for reconsideration shall be in writing, dated and signed by the aggrieved pa1iy.
2.
The request for reconsideration shall include a concise statement of relief and any new or
previously unconsidered information that suppotis the relief.
3.17.501
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Within seven (7) business days of receipt of the request for reconsideration, the depatiment will set a date
for the hearing and notify the applicant.
1.
A hearing shall be held within 30 calendar days of receipt of the appeal request.
2.
At the hearing, the applicant shall be provided the opportunity to present any testimony, documents,
or other evidence to support the request.
3.
The applicant will be notified of the final determination in writing, by ce1iified mail, within seven (7)
business days of the hearing.
3.17.502
APPEALS TO TRIBAL COUNCIL
1.
After receiving a notice of revocation or suspension, and after a final determination upon
Reconsideration (Chapter 3.17.500), a licensee may appeal to the Tribal Council.
2.
A written notice of appeal shall be filed with the Tribal Secretary. The notice of appeal must be
filed within five (5) business days of the Notice of Reconsideration decision. Failure to file a notice
of appeal within five business days will waive the applicant's/licensee's right to bring a claim in any
forum.
3.
The Tribal Secretary shall notify the licensee in person, by U.S. mail, by telephone, or by other
electronic means, of the time set for the hearing. The heai'ing will be scheduled for the next Tribal
Council meeting, following receipt of appeal by the Tribal Secretary.
4.
All pa1iies to the appeal shall attend the Tribal Council meeting at which the appeal is to be
heard.
5.
The Tribal Council shall decide whether the appeal should be reversed if it finds the original decision
was arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion. The decision of the Tribal Council will be final.
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3.17.600
SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or word contained in the Chapter is declared invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Chapter,
which shall remain in full force and effect.
3.17.700
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Chapter shall take effect immediately upon approval of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Council.
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