CMP.2.8.050 Purpose of Civil Penalties

The civil fines imposed under this Code are intended to be remedial and not punitive and are designed to compensate the Tribe for the damage done to the peace, security, economy, and general welfare of the Tribe, and to compensate the Tribe for costs incurred by the Tribe in enforcing this Code. The civil fines under this Code are also intended to coerce all people into complying with this Code and Authority regulations and not to punish such people for violation of such laws and regulations.