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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

1.02.040 Construed According to the Plain Import of Its Language

This Code, together with any additions hereto which may be enacted, is to be construed according to the plain import of its language. No person shall be punished for an offense which is not made penal by the plain import of the words upon pretext that such person has offended against its spirit. Words not specifically defined herein are to be understood according to their ordinary meaning.