Section 44-12-300. Tribes, bands, groups, or communities recognized by state as legitimate American Indian Tribes

   (a) The State of Georgia officially recognizes as legitimate American Indian tribes of Georgia the following tribes, bands, groups, or communities:

   (1) The Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee
 
       P.O. Box 1993
 
       Dahlonega, Georgia 30533;
 
      (2) The Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
 
       Route 2, Box 370
 
       Whigham, Georgia 31797; and
 
      (3) The Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Council
 
       Saint George, Georgia 31646.

(b) The General Assembly may recognize tribes, bands, groups, or communities other than those stated in subsection (a) of this Code section as the General Assembly deems appropriate.

Code 1981, § 44-12-300, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1813, § 2.