25 U.S.C. § 2709 : US Code - Section 2709: Interim authority to regulate gaming

Search 25 U.S.C. § 2709 : US Code - Section 2709: Interim authority to regulate gaming

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the
Secretary shall continue to exercise those authorities vested in
the Secretary on the day before October 17, 1988, relating to
supervision of Indian gaming until such time as the Commission is
organized and prescribes regulations. The Secretary shall provide
staff and support assistance to facilitate an orderly transition to
regulation of Indian gaming by the Commission.