A New York lawmaker says tribes owe the state $55.9 million in gaming-related fees.
Sen. Craig Johnson (D) says the Seneca Nation owes $41 million in security and fingerprinting fees for its two casinos. He says the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe owes $14.2 million and the Oneida Nation owes $739,000.
The state plans to collect the money, a spokesperson for Gov. David Paterson (D) said.
Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, states can charge tribes for fees related to the regulation of their casinos.
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New York lawmaker claims tribes owe millions in fees
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