§ 33-10-3. Definitions

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As used in the Native American Counseling Act:

A. “native American” means any person who is descended from or is a member of an American Indian tribe, pueblo or band or is a native Hawaiian or Alaskan native; and

B. “native American religion” means any religion or religious belief that is practiced by a native American, the origin and interpretation of which is from a traditional native American culture or community, and includes the native American church.

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