Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary:
1. A person is not required to obtain a permit pursuant to NRS 381.196 if the person has obtained a permit pursuant to federal law for the same purpose; and
2. The Administrator, Museum Director of the Nevada State Museum or the museum director of an institution are not required to provide notice to, consult with or return items to an Indian tribe as required pursuant to this chapter if the Administrator, Museum Director of the Nevada State Museum or the museum director, of the institution, as applicable, provides such notice to, consults with or returns items to the Indian tribe in accordance with the repatriation process required pursuant to federal law.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3535)