Indiana Statutes

§ 14-21-1-26 — Disturbing ground to discover artifacts, burial objects, or human remains; penalty

Indiana § 14-21-1-26
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 21HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
Ch. 1Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology

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(a)A person who disturbs the ground for the purpose of discovering, uncovering, or moving artifacts, burial objects, or human remains must do so in accordance with a plan approved by the department under section 25 of this chapter or under IC 14-3-3.4-14 (before its repeal).
(b)A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits the following:
(1)A Class A misdemeanor, if the violation does not involve disturbing human remains.
(2)A Level 6 felony, if the violation involves disturbing human remains. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-15.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.7; P.L.158-2013, SEC.200.

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