GNC.4.9.110 Penalties

(a) Any person found guilty of a violating any provision of this chapter shall be ordered by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court to forfeit a minimum amount of not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00 for the first violation; not less than $75.00 nor more than $500.00 for the second violation; not less than $225.00 nor more than $500.00 for the third violation; and $500.00 for each additional violation beyond three violations. For each violation, the individual responsible for the cause of the fire will be held accountable for suppression costs determined by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court upon the recommendation of the Lac Courte Oreilles Conservation Department or Lac Courte Oreilles Fire Department.

(b) If the forfeiture is not paid within 30 days of its issuance, Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court will revoke Tribal members' hunting and fishing rights and privileges pursuant to the Lac Courte Oreilles Constitution and the Chippewa treaties of 1837, 1842, and 1854 and any other applicable laws and treaties associated with these privileges. Tribal members who do not pay their fines in a timely manner will have their names appear on the Lac Courte Oreilles Revocation List.