State Recognition Clause Samples
The State Recognition clause establishes that the parties acknowledge and accept the legal status or authority of a particular state or government entity. In practice, this clause may specify that the parties recognize the legitimacy of a government, its laws, or its official acts, which can be important in contracts involving international or cross-border elements. Its core function is to prevent disputes over the validity of governmental actions or the legal standing of a state, thereby ensuring clarity and stability in the contractual relationship.
State Recognition. During the term of the Agreement, the ACO shall be in compliance with applicable state licensure requirements regarding risk-bearing entities in each state in which it operates.
State Recognition. During the term of the Agreement, the DCE shall be in compliance with applicable state licensure requirements regarding risk-bearing entities in each state in which it operates.
State Recognition. During all Performance Years of this Agreement, the ACO shall be in compliance with applicable state licensure requirements in each state in which it operates regarding risk-bearing entities unless it has provided a written attestation to CMS that it is exempt from such state laws. If the ACO is exempt from such laws, it shall submit a certification to CMS no later than 60 days after the Start Date or after the date on which it becomes exempt from any such laws.
State Recognition. The State recognizes that the Tribes are unique among Oregon tribes in that:
a. The Umatilla Indian Reservation has a checkerboard land ownership pattern where approximately 50% of the lands are owned in fee by non-Indians;
b. Over 60% of the population of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is comprised of non-Indians and non-member Indians;
c. The Tribes offer a broad array of governmental programs and services to all Reservation residents, which programs and services are in part paid for by Tribal revenues from the Gaming Facility; and
d. Most of the governmental programs and services are provided by the Tribes free of charge;
e. The State also recognizes that the Tribes have a long-standing history of constructive working relationships with the local governments that surround the Umatilla Indian Reservation.