### Question
How does the law define Alaska Native organization?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1362*, **Alaska Native organization** is defined as:

> a group designated by law or formally chartered which represents or consists of Indians, Aleuts, or Eskimos residing in Alaska

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

