Us Code § 2716 - Investigative powers
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§ 2716. Investigative powers
(a) Confidential information
Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commission shall preserve any and all information received pursuant to this chapter as confidential pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (7) of section 552(b) of title 5.
(b) Provision to law enforcement officials
The Commission shall, when such information indicates a violation of Federal, State, or tribal statutes, ordinances, or resolutions, provide such information to the appropriate law enforcement officials.
(c) Attorney General
The Attorney General shall investigate activities associated with gaming authorized by this chapter which may be a violation of Federal law.
(Pub. L. 100–497, §17, Oct. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 2484.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 100–497, Oct. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 2467, known as the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title and Tables.
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