N.Y. Indian Law § 11: Trespasses on tribal lands

§ 11. Trespasses on tribal lands. An action may be brought, in the

name of the people of the state, against any person other than an

Indian, trespassing upon tribal lands, by the district attorney of the

county in which such lands are situated, upon security for the payment

of the costs of such action being given to his satisfaction, or in the

name of the nation, tribe or band, by any three of the chiefs, head men

or councilors thereof, upon security being given to the satisfaction of

the county judge of the county in which such lands are situated, for the

payment of the costs of such action. The security for the payment of

costs, as provided by this section, shall be filed, if the action is

before a justice of the peace, with him, and otherwise, in the office of

the county clerk. The damages recovered, after paying expenses, shall be

distributed among the Indians occupying such lands.