The definition in this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.
Chapter 2General Provisions
Section § 16001
This section means that the definitions provided in this chapter are used to interpret and understand everything in this division of the legal code.
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Section § 16002
This law defines the "Covelo Indian Community" as the combined tribes of the Round Valley Indian Reservation in Mendocino County, California. These tribes are officially recognized as an Indian tribe by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
“Covelo Indian Community” means the confederated tribes of the Round Valley Indian Reservation located in Mendocino County, California, recognized as an Indian tribe by the Secretary of the Interior.
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Section § 16003
This law section defines the term "take" as actions related to pursuing, catching, capturing, or killing an animal, including attempts to do any of those actions.
“Take” means pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or attempt to pursue, catch, capture, or kill.
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Section § 16004
This law defines what is meant by 'Traditional Indian fishing practice.' It refers to fishing methods that are part of the customs and traditions of the Covelo Indian Community.
“Traditional Indian fishing practice” means a mode, method, or way of taking fish that is recognized in the customs and traditions of the Covelo Indian Community.
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Section § 16005
This section defines the term “Historic 1873 Round Valley Indian Reservation.” It refers to the land designated by the U.S. Congress in 1873 specifically for the Covelo Indian Community.
“Historic 1873 Round Valley Indian Reservation” means the reservation described and set aside by Congress for the Covelo Indian Community in the Act of March 3, 1873 (17 Stat. 633).
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