Section 5A-345 – Archaeological Historic Property on Privately Owned Land
(a) The provisions of this subtitle that protect property on land under State control if it is submerged archaeological historic property, terrestrial archaeological historic property, or archaeological historic property in a cave may apply to similar historic property on privately owned land if: (1) the owner asks the Trust in writing to apply the provisions to the […]
Section 5A-328 – Mht Grant Program and Mht Grant Fund
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “MHT Grant Fund” means the Historic Preservation and Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Grant Fund of the Trust. (3) “MHT Grant Program” means the Historic Preservation Grant Program of the Trust. (b) (1) There is an MHT Grant Program in the Trust. (2) The purposes of the MHT Grant […]
Section 5A-346 – Prohibited Acts; Penalties
(a) (1) A person who violates § 5A-339, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle, or a regulation adopted under any of those sections is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. (2) If a person is found guilty […]
Section 5A-329 – Historic Marker Program Fund
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Historic Marker Program Fund. (b) There is a Historic Marker Program Fund in the Trust. (c) The purpose of the Fund is to produce and install historic markers at sites of statewide historical significance. (d) The Trust shall administer the Fund. (e) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing special fund that is not […]
Section 5A-349 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Operating support” means money for necessary administrative, technical, or professional services, and related expenses. (c) “Panel” means the Museum Assistance Review Panel. (d) “Program” means the Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program.
Section 5A-330 – African American Heritage Preservation Program
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “AAHP Grant Fund” means the African American Heritage Preservation Grant Fund of the Trust. (3) “African American Heritage Grant” means a grant made under the Program. (4) “African American Heritage Preservation Project” means a capital project that: (i) preserves buildings, communities, and sites of historical and cultural importance […]
Section 5A-350 – Scope
This part applies to a museum in the State that: (1) is organized on a nonprofit basis for essentially educational or preservation purposes; (2) cares for tangible inanimate objects that the museum owns or uses; (3) exhibits those objects to the public on a regular schedule; and (4) interprets the State’s cultural heritage, history, natural history, or history of […]
Section 5A-333 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Archaeology Office” means the Archaeology Office established under § 5A-334 of this subtitle. (c) “Associated funerary objects” means objects that are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains as a part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture. (d) (1) “Cave” has the […]
Section 5A-351 – Findings
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) museums present, interpret, and preserve unusual and significant objects of the State’s heritage for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of the residents of the State; (2) museums are unique and beneficial resources that supplement the State’s educational system; (3) museums are repositories and caretakers of irreplaceable cultural objects for the benefit of […]
Section 5A-334 – Archaeology Office — in General
(a) There is an Archaeology Office in the Trust. (b) (1) The Archaeology Office includes a research unit. (2) The research unit shall: (i) engage in and direct fundamental archaeological research; (ii) synthesize existing research information; and (iii) encourage archaeological research and investigation by museums, institutions of higher education, and scientific and historical institutions and organizations in the State. (c) (1) The Director shall […]