Litigation
Jul. 12, 2013
Water agency challenges federal law governing tax collection on tribal land
In a case observers say could help define whether entities can collect taxes on Indian land, a Palm Springs water agency is suing the federal government over a new rule barring fee collection for certain activities on tribal property.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In a case legal observers say could help define whether entities can collect taxes on Native American land, a Palm Springs water agency is suing the federal government over a new regulation barring fee collection for certain activities on tribal property.
Though the rule affects hundreds of agencies nationwide, plaintiff Desert Water Agency appears to be the only party to have challenged it in court, ...
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