Limitations on Certain Indian Gaming Operations.

Sec. 129. Limitations on Certain Indian Gaming Operations. (a) Definitions.—For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Class hi gaming.—The term “class III gaming” has the meaning provided that term in section 4(8) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703(8)). (2) Indian tribe.—The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning provided that term in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450(e)). (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of the Interior. (4) Tribal-state compact.—The term “Tribal-State compact” means a Tribal-State compact referred to in section 11(d) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710(d)). (b) Class III Gaming Compacts.— (1) In general.— (A) Prohibition.—During fiscal year 1998, the Secretary may not expend any funds made available under this Act to review or approve any initial Tribal-State compact for class III gaming entered into on or after the date of enactment of this Act. This provision shall not apply to any Tribal-State compact which has been approved by a State in accordance with State law and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. (B) Rule of construction.—Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit the review or approval by the Secretary of a renewal or revision of, or amendment to a Tribal-State compact that is not covered under subparagraph (A). (2) Tribal-state compacts.—During fiscal year 1998, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Tribal-State compact for class III gaming shall be considered to have been approved by the Secretary by reason of the failure of the Secretary to approve or disapprove that compact. This provision shall not apply to any Tribal-State compact which has been 111 STAT. 1570approved by a State in accordance with State law and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.