15.01.680 Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity

The Bad River Band hereby waives sovereign immunity to be used only in the Bad River Tribal Court or such other court as the Bad River Tribal Council may designate in any seizure of property matter pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance. However, any such action shall only be directed against the Registrar, in his/her official capacity in order to challenge any seizure action. Any and all seizure cause of action which arise pursuant to this Ordinance shall be limited to actions against the Registrar in his/her official capacity for an order returning any seized goods or the proceeds of a sale of such seized goods if in the possession of the Registrar or his/her office. All other causes of action which arise pursuant to this Ordinance shall be limited in relief to declaratory or injunctive measures and no damages, monetary or otherwise, including but not limited to attorney fees, shall be permitted. All causes of action arising must be commenced by service of complaint and filing same within 90 days of the first event giving rise to the cause of action.