N.Y. Indian Law § 18: Fire corporations

§ 18. Fire corporations. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law,

the members of the Seneca Nation of Indians may establish fire

corporations to provide fire protection and related services upon the

Seneca Indian reservations, or any part thereof, subject to the approval

of the Council of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Such corporations shall

be formed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Membership

Corporation Law, provided, however, that the consent of such Seneca

Council shall constitute the consent required by section 11.4 thereof.

Any such fire corporation shall have powers equivalent to those provided

by law with respect to like fire corporations or departments operating

outside such Seneca reservations, including without limitation, the

right to enter into contracts for the provision of fire protection

services outside the Seneca reservation, and its members and employees

shall be entitled to all of the benefits afforded under New York Law for

persons engaged in providing fire protection services.