16-4-102. AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE.

Authority. The Governing Body of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe is exercising its authority pursuant to Article IV, Section 1 (h), and (m) of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

1. Article IV, Section 1 (h) grants authority in part to levy taxes or license fees upon members and non-members.
2. Article IV, Section 1 (m) grants the authority to safeguard and promote the peace, safety, morals and general welfare of the Tribe by regulating the conduct of trade.

Purpose. The purpose of this Tribal Law is:

1. To regulate the sale of permissible fireworks and provide provisions to obtain a temporary business license;
2. To r restrict the areas where fireworks can be used and ignited;
3. To provide provisions where all retailers must comply with Tribal Law concerning fireworks, taxation, commercial code and other applicable Tribal Laws; and
4. Limit the size and type of fireworks that can be sold and used.