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U.S. Code as of:
01/02/2006
Section 232. Jurisdiction of New York State over offenses committed on reservations within State
The State of New York shall have jurisdiction over offenses
committed by or against Indians on Indian reservations within the
State of New York to the same extent as the courts of the State
have jurisdiction over offenses committed elsewhere within the
State as defined by the laws of the State: Provided, That nothing
contained in this section shall be construed to deprive any Indian
tribe, band, or community, or members thereof,(!1) hunting and
fishing rights as guaranteed them by agreement, treaty, or custom,
nor require them to obtain State fish and game licenses for the
exercise of such rights.
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