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§ 5313. Exemptions.

§ 5313. Exemptions. (a) The provisions of §§ 5308, 5309, and 5312(c) of this title do not apply to activities of State agencies which are: (1) Already subject to federal laws or regulations relating to archaeological resources, or (2) Not intended as archaeological activities, such as, but not limited to, surveying, environmental remediation, soil testing, […]

§ 5314. Confidentiality.

§ 5314. Confidentiality. If the Director has reason to believe that disclosure of the exact location or nature of an archaeological resource would lead to vandalism, pilferage, damage, or otherwise pose a risk of harm to the resource or to the site at which the resource is located, regardless of ownership of the property, the […]

§ 5315. Cooperation with private individuals.

§ 5315. Cooperation with private individuals. (a) The Division shall take any action necessary and consistent with the purposes of the chapter to foster and improve the communication, cooperation, and exchange of information between the Division and: (1) Private individuals having collections of archaeological resources and data which were obtained through legal means; (2) Professional […]

§ 5303. Purposes.

§ 5303. Purposes. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Archaeological resources in or on state lands are an integral and irreplaceable part of the State’s heritage; (2) Archaeological resources are valued as nonrenewable resources that provide educational, scientific, social and economic benefits for all citizens; (3) These resources are increasingly endangered because of their […]