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ERIC Number: EJ230836
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1980-Jul
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High Court Blows Political Smoke in Cigarette Tax Cases.
Skibine, A. T.
American Indian Journal, v6 n7 p2-5 Jul 1980
Ignoring legal precedent, the Supreme Court recently ruled that states can impose cigarette taxes on reservation sales to nontribal members. The ruling will have a disastrous effect on the tribes' capability to raise revenue through taxation and on the business existence of many traders and merchants. (SB)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Court Litigation, Economic Development, Economic Status, Ethnic Discrimination, Income, Legal Problems, Self Determination, State Legislation, Taxes, Trust Responsibility (Government)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
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Language: English
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