### Question
How is the term qualified Indian tribe defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified Indian tribe** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 3501* as the following:

> an Indian tribe that has—


(A) carried out a contract or compact under title I or IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) for a period of not less than 3 consecutive years ending on the date on which the Indian tribe submits the application without material audit exception (or without any material audit exceptions that were not corrected within the 3-year period) relating to the management of tribal land or natural resources

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-INDIAN ENERGY**

