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RSA 227-C:8-c · Archaeological Investigation of Human Remains

227-C:8-c Archaeological Investigation of Human Remains. –

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If an agreement is reached with the landowner for the excavation of the human remains, the state archaeologist shall either designate a member of his staff or authorize another professional archaeologist to excavate or supervise the excavation.

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The professional archaeologist excavating human skeletal remains, when in situ preservation is not feasible, shall report to the state archaeologist, by telephone and by certified letter, his opinion on the cultural and biological characteristics of the remains. This report shall be transmitted as soon as possible after the commencement of excavation, but no later than 2 full business days after the removal of a burial.

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III.

The state archaeologist, in consultation with the professional archaeologist excavating the remains, shall determine where the remains shall be held subsequent to excavation, pending other arrangements according to RSA 227-C:8-d or 8-e. Source. 1986, 80:10, eff. Jan. 1, 1987.

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Source note

Source. 1986, 80:10, eff. Jan. 1, 1987.

Source history

  • 1986, 80:10, eff. Jan. 1, 1987

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