11.02.160 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 Yurok Tribe; or
(2) Alternative payment as determined by Tribal Court in accordance with Yurok 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 Tribal Council.
(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. [Ord. 60 § 3110, adopted, 6/6/2019.]