Louisiana Statutes
§ 41:1603 — Division of archaeology; state archaeologist
Louisiana § 41:1603
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 41Public Lands
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 41:1603 (2026).
Text
A.There is hereby created the division of archaeology, which shall be referred to as the "division" for purposes of this Chapter. The division shall be located within the office of cultural development of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
B.There is hereby created the position of state archaeologist. The state archaeologist shall hold, at a minimum, a master's degree in anthropology or a related field with a concentration in archaeology and shall have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in the protection and preservation of archaeological treasures for the benefit of the citizens of this state. The state archaeologist shall function as director of the division.
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Legislative History
Acts 1989, No. 291, §1; Acts 2012, No. 589, §1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 41:1601
§ 41:1601§ 41:1604
Responsibilities of the division§ 41:1606
Permits for recovery§ 41:1607
Contracts for recovery§ 41:1608
Grants and fees§ 41:1609
Access to information§ 41:1610
Prohibited excavations§ 41:1611
Public cooperation; private lands§ 41:1612
Injunctive relief§ 41:1613
State cooperation§ 41:1614
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Bluebook (online)
Louisiana § 41:1603, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/41%3A1603.