As used in this part 13, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the commission of Indian affairs. “Disturb” means to move, open, expose, dig up, disinter, excavate, remove, carry away, damage, injure, deface, desecrate, loot, vandalize, mutilate, or destroy. “Human remains” means any part of the body of a deceased human being in any […]
Except as provided in section 24-80-1303 with regard to anthropological investigations, any person who discovers on any land suspected human skeletal remains or who knowingly disturbs such remains shall immediately notify the coroner or medical examiner of the county wherein the remains are located and the sheriff, police chief, or land managing agency official. The […]
Prior to the commencement of an anthropological investigation in which it is probable that skeletal remains will be discovered, the anthropologists conducting such an investigation shall apply to the state archaeologist for an excavation permit issued under the authority of section 24-80-405 (1)(g). Upon receipt of said permit by a qualified applicant, he shall notify […]
In accordance with the provisions of the “State Administrative Procedure Act”, article 4 of this title, the state archaeologist may adopt rules and regulations implementing the administrative procedures of this part 13. When adopting such rules and regulations, the state archaeologist shall consider the following: The rights and interests of landowners; The sensitivity of human […]
Any person who knowingly disturbs an unmarked human burial in violation of this part 13 commits a class 1 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. [ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (2) is effective until March 1, 2022.] Any person who has knowledge that an unmarked human burial is […]
