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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 50469

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The department shall not require a tribe that is an eligible recipient of state funding to waive tribal sovereign immunity in order to access state or federal funds, as long as not requiring the waiver is not in conflict with applicable law. This subdivision does not apply to Sections 50237, 50244, 50675.1.1, or 50675.1.3, or any affordable housing programs administered by the department under those sections.

(b)(1) In order to facilitate better coordination between the department and the tribes that are eligible recipients of state funds, the department shall, to the extent practicable, include its designated tribal liaison or their designee in all discussions with tribes that are eligible recipients.

(2) The department's designated tribal liaison and their designee shall complete a culturally competent training course before engaging in these discussions with tribes to equip the tribal liaison and their designee with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to interact effectively with tribes.

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