§36-21-122. Employment of police officers.  


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  • The Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Council may appoint and employ one or more suitable persons to act as police officers to protect the reservation from intruders and trespassers, to prevent damage to the properties and grounds of the reservation, and to provide for the safety of residents and employees of the reservation. No state or local funds allocated for law enforcement purposes shall be used to provide financial support for the law enforcement officers hired by the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians. The authority of any person appointed as a police officer shall immediately cease when the person ceases to be an agent, servant, or employee of the reservation.

(Act 99-527, p. 1152, § 3.)