# 25 C.F.R. § 291.7 (2025): What must the Secretary do if it has been determined that the Indian tribe is eligible to request Class III gaming procedures?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 291.7 (2025)
- **Heading:** What must the Secretary do if it has been determined that the Indian tribe is eligible to request Class III gaming procedures?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 291: CLASS III GAMING PROCEDURES / § 291.7: § 291.7   What must the Secretary do if it has been determined that the Indian tribe is eligible to request Class III gaming procedures?

## Text

(a) If the Secretary determines that the Indian tribe is eligible to request Class III gaming procedures and that the Indian tribe's proposal is complete, the Secretary must submit the Indian tribe's proposal to the Governor and the Attorney General of the State where the gaming is proposed.
(b) The Governor and Attorney General will have 60 days to comment on:
(1) Whether the State is in agreement with the Indian tribe's proposal;
(2) Whether the proposal is consistent with relevant provisions of the laws of the State;
(3) Whether contemplated gaming activities are permitted in the State for any purposes, by any person, organization, or entity.
(c) The Secretary will also invite the State's Governor and Attorney General to submit an alternative proposal to the Indian tribe's proposed Class III gaming procedures.

## Nearby sections

- [25 C.F.R. § 291.1 (2025) § 291.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_1.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.2 (2025) § 291.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_2.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.3 (2025) § 291.3   When may an Indian tribe ask the Secretary to issue Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_3.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.4 (2025) § 291.4   What must a proposal requesting Class III gaming procedures contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_4.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.5 (2025) § 291.5   Where must the proposal requesting Class III gaming procedures be filed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_5.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.6 (2025) § 291.6   What must the Secretary do upon receiving a proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_6.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.7 (2025) § 291.7   What must the Secretary do if it has been determined that the Indian tribe is eligible to request Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_7.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.8 (2025) § 291.8   What must the Secretary do at the expiration of the 60-day comment period if the State has not submitted an alternative proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_8.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.9 (2025) § 291.9   What must the Secretary do at the end of the 60-day comment period if the State offers an alternative proposal for Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_9.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.10 (2025) § 291.10   What is the role of the mediator appointed by the Secretary?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_10.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.11 (2025) § 291.11   What must the Secretary do upon receiving the proposal selected by the mediator?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_11.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.12 (2025) § 291.12   Who will monitor and enforce tribal compliance with the Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_12.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.13 (2025) § 291.13   When do Class III gaming procedures for an Indian tribe become effective?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_13.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.14 (2025) § 291.14   How can Class III gaming procedures approved by the Secretary be amended?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_14.md)

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