§ 14-21-1-25.5 — Notice of discovered burial ground; recommendations

Indiana § 14-21-1-25.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 21: HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
• Ch. 1: Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology

Text

5. (a) If a Native American Indian burial
ground is discovered, the department shall immediately provide notice
to the Native American Indian affairs commission established by IC 4-23-32.
(b) If Native American Indian human remains are removed from a
burial ground, the department shall provide the following to the Native
American Indian affairs commission:
(1) Any written findings or reports that result from the analysis
and study of the human remains.
(2) Written notice to the Native American Indian affairs
commission that the analysis and study of the human remains are
complete.
(c) After receiving written notice under subsection (b)(2), the Native
American Indian affairs commission shall make recommendations to
the department regarding the final disposition of the Native American
Indian human remains.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.283-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.173.