N.Y. Indian Law § 9: Residence of other Indians on tribal lands

§ 9. Residence of other Indians on tribal lands. The chiefs, head men

or councilors of any nation, tribe or band of Indians other than the

Seneca nation, in council assembled, may, by a majority vote, grant a

written permit to any Indian not a member of such nation, tribe or band,

to reside upon the tribal lands thereof, and may limit the time and

regulate the terms upon which any Indians, not members of such nation,

tribe or band, may settle or reside upon such tribal lands. The permit

shall describe the boundaries of the land permitted to be occupied, the

length of time and the terms upon which such Indian may reside upon such

land, and shall be signed by the presiding officer and the secretary or

clerk of the council. The council of the Seneca nation may admit an

Indian of any other nation, tribe or band, to become an inhabitant of

their reservations and to enjoy the same privileges with them. All

leases, contracts and agreements, not authorized by this chapter,

whereby any Indians not members of such nation, tribe or band, shall be

permitted to reside on the tribal lands of such nation, tribe or band

shall be void; and the Indians illegally occupying such lands shall be

liable to removal as intruders.