Chapter 70 - Indian Antiquities, Archaeological Resources and Unmarked Human Skeletal Remains Protection.

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Chapter 70
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Article 1 - Indian Antiquities.
G.S. 70-1
§ 70-1. Private landowners urged to refrain from destruction.
G.S. 70-2
§ 70-2. Possessors of relics urged to commit them to custody of State agencies.
G.S. 70-3
§ 70-3. Preservation of relics on public lands.
G.S. 70-4
§ 70-4. Destruction or sale of relic from public lands made misdemeanor.
G.S. 70-5 through 70-9
§§ 70-5 through 70-9. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 2 - Archaeological Resources Protection Act.
G.S. 70-10
§ 70-10. Short title.
G.S. 70-11
§ 70-11. Findings and purpose.
G.S. 70-12
§ 70-12. Definitions.
G.S. 70-13
§ 70-13. Archaeological investigations.
G.S. 70-13.1
§ 70-13.1. Criminal record checks of applicants for permit or license.
Modified by:
G.S. 70-14
§ 70-14. Rule-making authority; custody of resources.
G.S. 70-15
§ 70-15. Prohibited acts and criminal penalties.
G.S. 70-16
§ 70-16. Civil penalties.
G.S. 70-17
§ 70-17. Forfeiture.
G.S. 70-18
§ 70-18. Confidentiality.
G.S. 70-19
§ 70-19. Cooperation with private individuals.
G.S. 70-20
§ 70-20. Delegation of responsibilities.
G.S. 70-21
§ 70-21. Cemeteries on State lands.
Article 3 - Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act.
G.S. 70-26
§ 70-26. Short title.
G.S. 70-27
§ 70-27. Findings and purpose.
G.S. 70-28
§ 70-28. Definitions.
G.S. 70-29
§ 70-29. Discovery of remains and notification of authorities.
G.S. 70-30
§ 70-30. Jurisdiction over remains.
G.S. 70-31
§ 70-31. Archaeological investigation of human skeletal remains.
G.S. 70-32
§ 70-32. Consultation with the Native American Community.
G.S. 70-33
§ 70-33. Consultation with other individuals.
G.S. 70-34
§ 70-34. Skeletal analysis.
G.S. 70-35
§ 70-35. Disposition of human skeletal remains.
G.S. 70-36
§ 70-36. Financial responsibility.
G.S. 70-37
§ 70-37. Prohibited acts.
G.S. 70-38
§ 70-38. Rule-making authority.
G.S. 70-39
§ 70-39. Exceptions.
G.S. 70-40
§ 70-40. Penalties.
G.S. 70-41 through 70-45
§§ 70-41 through 70-45. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 4 - North Carolina Archaeological Record Program.
G.S. 70-46
§ 70-46. Short title.
G.S. 70-47
§ 70-47. Findings and purpose.
G.S. 70-48
§ 70-48. Definitions.
G.S. 70-49
§ 70-49. The North Carolina Archaeological Record Program.
G.S. 70-50
§ 70-50. Site Steward Program.
G.S. 70-51
§ 70-51. Archaeological investigations.
G.S. 70-52
§ 70-52. Rule-making authority.