§1300m. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter:

(1) The term "Tribe" means the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of the Paskenta Rancheria of California.

(2) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.

(3) The term "Interim Council" means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300m–5 of this title.

(4) The term "member" means an individual who meets the membership criteria under section 1300m–4(b) of this title.

(5) The term "State" means the State of California.

(6) The term "reservation" means those lands acquired and held in trust by the Secretary for the benefit of the Tribe pursuant to section 1300m–3 of this title.

(7) The term "service area" means the counties of Tehama and Glenn, in the State of California.

( Pub. L. 103–454, title III, §302, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4793 .)

Short Title

Section 301 of title III of Pub. L. 103–454 provided that: "This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Paskenta Band Restoration Act'."