SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Santa Fe city officials are considering requiring businesses to secure licenses to sell authentic Native American art.

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that a proposal endorsed Monday by the City Council’s Finance Committee would create a Native American Arts or Crafts District and require businesses selling such items to obtain a special business license.

The license would require business owners to clearly distinguish between authentic tribal art and other items, to display a sticker at their entrance stating that they are selling Native American arts or crafts and to have a display at the cash register informing customers of their rights.

The City Council is scheduled to consider the proposal Oct. 26.

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Information from: The Santa Fe New Mexican, http://www.sfnewmexican.com