Disturbing Ground to Discover Artifacts, Burial Objects, or Human Remains; Penalty

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Sec. 26. (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.]

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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