5.10.170 Dispute resolution.
(A) Where there is an allegation that a recipient has used or pledged a benefit in violation of this chapter, the Tribal Court shall have jurisdiction to determine the dispute.
(B) The exclusive remedy for disputes under this chapter shall be limited to:
(1) Payment of the amount of the misused benefit back to the Karuk Tribe; or
(2) Alternative payment as determined by Tribal Court in accordance with Karuk tradition, and commensurate with the amount and significance of the violation.
(C) The burden of proving that a recipient has used or pledged a benefit in violation of this chapter shall be on the Tribe.
(D) Evidence of receipt(s) showing that a recipient used the benefit only for a general welfare need shall be conclusive proof that the benefit was not misused. [Res. 20-R-080 Art. II § 10, 6/18/2020.]