§ 762. Field investigation
§ 762. Field investigation The State reserves to itself the exclusive right of field investigation on sites owned or controlled by the State in order to protect and preserve archaeological and scientific information, matter, and objects. All information and objects deriving from State lands shall remain the property of the State and be utilized for […]
§ 763. Designation of archaeological sites
§ 763. Designation of archaeological sites The State Archaeologist, with the approval of the State Historic Preservation Officer, may publicly designate an archaeological site of significance to the scientific study or public representation of the State’s historical, prehistorical, or aboriginal past as a “State archaeological landmark.” All State agencies administering State-owned lands containing State archaeological […]
§ 764. Permits for exploration
§ 764. Permits for exploration The State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of the State Archaeologist, may issue permits for exploration and field investigations to be undertaken on State lands or within the boundaries of designated State archaeological landmarks to an amateur or professional whom the State Historic Preservation Officer deems properly qualified to […]
§ 765. Transfer of State property
§ 765. Transfer of State property When transferring real property under its jurisdiction that contains significant archaeological, aboriginal, or other anthropological resources, the State, may, upon the recommendation of the State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of the State Archaeologist, condition the transfer upon such covenants, deed restrictions or other contractual arrangements as will […]
§ 766. Reservation of lands to be sold
§ 766. Reservation of lands to be sold Upon written notice to the head of a State agency administering State lands, given by the State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of the State Archaeologist, the agency head shall reserve from sale any State lands, including lands forfeited to the State for nonpayment of taxes, […]
§ 725. Acceptance of funds or gifts for historic sites and Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center
§ 725. Acceptance of funds or gifts for historic sites and Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center With the approval of the Secretary of Administration, the State Historic Preservation Officer may accept grants, gifts, donations, loans, or other things of value on behalf of the Division for Historic Preservation for use by the Division for Historic Preservation […]
§ 741. Creation of Advisory Council
§ 741. Creation of Advisory Council (a) There is established a Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The Council shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Governor, at least four of whom shall fulfill the professional requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act. (b) The members shall serve for terms of three years or […]
§ 742. Duties and powers of the Council
§ 742. Duties and powers of the Council (a) The Council shall: (1) Approve nominations to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. (2) Review and approve the State survey of historic properties undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (3) Review and approve the content of the State Preservation Plan developed […]
§ 743. Cooperation of agencies
§ 743. Cooperation of agencies An agency, department, division, or commission shall: (1) Consult the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation before demolishing, altering, or transferring any property that is potentially of historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance, including any property listed on the State register. An agency, department, division, or commission shall submit its […]
§ 761. State archaeologist; survey; protection of archaeological sites
§ 761. State archaeologist; survey; protection of archaeological sites (a) The State Historic Preservation Officer shall employ a State Archaeologist through the classified service who shall conduct and maintain a survey of sites of archaeological and anthropological specimens located within the State. The State archaeologist shall make the survey available to agencies of the State […]