OAR 471-031-0185. Indian Tribes

As used in ORS 657.020, 657.043, 657.044, 657.047, 657.048, 657.050, 657.065, 657.167, 657.221, 657.333, 657.425, 657.505, 657.506 and 657.840, the term "Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.