§ 70-48 – Definitions.
70-48. Definitions. As used in this Article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Archaeological investigation" means any surface collection, subsurface tests, excavation, or other activity that results in the disturbance or removal of archaeological resources. (2) "Archaeological resource" means any material remains of past human life or activities which are at least 50 years […]
§ 70-49 – The North Carolina Archaeological Record Program.
70-49. The North Carolina Archaeological Record Program. (a) The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Office of Archives and History shall establish the North Carolina Archaeological Record Program. The purpose of the Program shall be to assist private owners of archaeological resources in the preservation and protection of those resources. Participation in the Program shall […]
§ 70-50 – Site Steward Program.
70-50. Site Steward Program. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may create and maintain a volunteer program for purposes of monitoring the condition of archaeological resources listed in the Record. This program shall be known as the Site Steward Program and will be administered through the Department in cooperation with local and statewide archaeological […]
§ 70-51 – Archaeological investigations.
70-51. Archaeological investigations. (a) Any person wanting to conduct an archaeological investigation on private land that is the site of an archaeological resource enrolled in the Record shall apply to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for a permit to conduct such an investigation. The application shall contain information the Department of Natural and […]
§ 70-52 – Rule-making authority.
70-52. Rule-making authority. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may adopt rules to implement this Article. (1991, c. 461, s. 2; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
§ 70-35 – Disposition of human skeletal remains.
70-35. Disposition of human skeletal remains. (a) If the skeletal remains are Native American, the Executive Director, after consultation with an appropriate tribal group or community, shall determine the ultimate disposition of the remains after the analysis. (b) If the skeletal remains are other than Native American and the next of kin have been identified, […]
§ 70-36 – Financial responsibility.
70-36. Financial responsibility. (a) The provisions of this Article shall not require that the owner of the land on which the unmarked human burials or human skeletal remains are found, bear the cost of excavation, removal, analysis or disposition. (b) If a determination is made by the Executive Director, in consultation with an appropriate tribal […]
§ 70-37 – Prohibited acts.
70-37. Prohibited acts. (a) No person, unless acting under the provisions of G.S. 130-198 through G.S. 130-201, shall: (1) Knowingly acquire any human skeletal remains removed from unmarked burials in North Carolina after October 1, 1981, except in accordance with the provisions of this Article; (2) Knowingly exhibit or sell any human skeletal remains acquired […]
§ 70-38 – Rule-making authority.
70-38. Rule-making authority. The North Carolina Historical Commission may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Article. (1981, c. 853, s. 2.)
§ 70-39 – Exceptions.
70-39. Exceptions. (a) Human skeletal remains acquired from commercial biological supply houses or through medical means are not subject to the provisions of G.S. 70-37(a). (b) Human skeletal remains determined to be within the jurisdiction of the medical examiner according to the provisions of G.S. 130A-383 are not subject to the prohibitions contained in this […]