How do regulations in this part carry out the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990?
These regulations define the nature and Indian origin of products protected by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (18 U.S.C.1159,25 U.S.C.305 et seq.) from false representations, and specify how the IACB will interpret certain conduct for enforcement purposes. The Act makes it unlawful to offer or display for sale or sell any good in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe, or Indian arts and crafts organization resident within the United States. 309.2 What are the key definitions for purposes of the Act? (a) Indian as applied to an individual means a person who is a member of an Indian tribe or for purposes of this part is certified by an Indian tribe as a nonmember Indian artisan (in accordance with the provisions of 309.4). (b) Indian artisan means an individual who is certified by an Indian tribe as a non-member Indian artisan. (c) Indian arts and crafts organization means any legally establi
