§ 309.25 - How can an individual be certified as an Indian artisan?

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In order for an individual to be certified by an Indian tribe as a non-member Indian artisan for purposes of this part—

The individual must be of Indian lineage of one or more members of such Indian tribe; and

The certification must be documented in writing by the governing body of an Indian tribe or by a certifying body delegated this function by the governing body of the Indian tribe.

As provided in section 107 of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, Public Law 101-644, a tribe may not impose a fee for certifying an Indian artisan.