This Law (mandated by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawá:ke through MCR #9/2005-2006) is an expression of the wishes of the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawá:ke that persons who are carrying on, or who want to carry on, health care professions within the Territory be regulated in a fair and responsible manner to preserve and promote the highest quality health care services at a reasonable cost within the Territory.

Every person providing professional health care services to patients within the Territory of Kahnawá:ke must hold either a valid Private Permit or be employed or associated with a Community Organization that holds a valid Community Organization Permit issued under this Law.