# 25 CFR § 556.1: Scope of this part

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 556.1
- **Heading:** Scope of this part
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER III—NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER E—GAMING LICENSES AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND PRIMARY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS > PART 556—BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR PRIMARY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND KEY EMPLOYEES

## Text

Unless a tribal-state compact assigns sole jurisdiction to an entity other than a tribe with respect to background investigations, the requirements of this part apply to all class II and class III gaming. The procedures and standards of this part apply only to primary management officials and key employees. This part does not apply to any license that is intended to expire within 90 days of issuance.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 556.1 § 556.1 Scope of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.2 § 556.2 Privacy notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.3 § 556.3 Notice regarding false statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.4 § 556.4 Background investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.5 § 556.5 Tribal eligibility determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.6 § 556.6 Report to the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.7 § 556.7 Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 556.8 § 556.8 Compliance with this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 558.1 § 558.1 Scope of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-558.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 558.2 § 558.2 Review of notice of results for a key employee or primary management official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-558.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 558.3 § 558.3 Notification to NIGC of license decisions and retention obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-558.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 558.4 § 558.4 Notice of information impacting eligibility and licensee's right to a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-558.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 558.5 § 558.5 Submission of notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-558.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 558.6 § 558.6 Compliance with this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-558.6.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-556.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.