§ 10.1-2304. Designating archaeological sites and zones
The Director may designate state archaeological sites and state archaeological zones on private property or on property owned by any county, city or town, or board or authority organized to perform local or regional functions in the Commonwealth provided that the Director secures the express prior written consent of the owner of the property involved. […]
§ 10.1-2305. Permit required for the archaeological excavation of human remains
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any type of archaeological field investigation involving the removal of human skeletal remains or associated artifacts from any unmarked human burial regardless of age of an archaeological site and regardless of ownership without first receiving a permit from the Director. B. Where unmarked burials are […]
§ 10.1-2301. Duties of Director
The Director shall: 1. Coordinate all archaeological research on state-controlled land and in state archaeological sites and zones; 2. Coordinate a survey of significant archaeological sites located on state-controlled land, and upon request, survey and officially recognize significant archaeological sites on privately owned property; 3. Identify, evaluate, preserve and protect sites and objects of antiquity […]
§ 10.1-2302. Permit required to conduct field investigations; ownership of objects of antiquity; penalty
A. It is unlawful for any person to conduct any type of field investigation, exploration, or recovery operation involving the removal, destruction, or disturbance of any object of antiquity on state-controlled land, or on a state archaeological site or zone, without first receiving a permit from the Director. B. The Director may issue a permit […]
§ 10.1-2211.1. Disbursement of funds appropriated for caring for Revolutionary War cemeteries and graves
A. At the direction of the Director, the Comptroller of the Commonwealth is instructed and empowered to draw annual warrants upon the State Treasurer from any sums that may be provided in the general appropriation act, in favor of the treasurers of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (VASSAR) and the […]
§ 10.1-2211.1:1. Revolutionary War Cemeteries and Graves Fund
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Revolutionary War Cemeteries and Graves Fund, referred to in this section as “the Fund.” The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds appropriated for such purpose, all funds deposited in the Fund pursuant […]
§ 10.1-2211.2. Disbursement of funds appropriated for caring for historical African American cemeteries and graves
A. For purposes of this section: “Fund” means the Historical African American Cemeteries and Graves Fund created pursuant to § 10.1-2211.3. “Historical African American cemetery” means a cemetery that was established prior to January 1, 1948, for interments of African Americans. “Qualified organization” means a charitable corporation, charitable association, or charitable trust that has been […]
§ 10.1-2211.3. Historical African American Cemeteries and Graves Fund
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Historical African American Cemeteries and Graves Fund, referred to in this section as “the Fund.” The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds appropriated for such purpose, all funds deposited in the Fund […]
§ 10.1-2212. Listing of certain historical societies receiving appropriations
A. At the direction of the Director, the Comptroller of the Commonwealth is instructed and empowered to draw annual warrants upon the State Treasurer, as provided in the general appropriations act, in favor of the treasurers of certain historical societies, museums, foundations, and associations for use in caring for and maintaining collections, exhibits, sites, and […]
§ 10.1-2213. Procedure for appropriation of state funds for historic preservation
A. No state funds, other than for the maintenance and operation of those facilities specified in § 10.1-2211 or 10.1-2212 and for the purchase of property for preservation of historical resources by the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation as provided in Chapter 10.2 (§ 10.1-1017 et seq.) of this title, shall be appropriated or expended for […]