Antiquities Section created -- Duties.

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  • (1) There is created within the division the Antiquities Section.
  • (2) The Antiquities Section shall:
    • (a) promote research, study, and activities in the field of antiquities;
    • (b) assist with the marking, protection, and preservation of sites;
    • (c) assist with the collection, preservation, and administration of specimens until the specimens are placed in a repository or curation facility;
    • (d) provide advice on the protection and orderly development of archaeological resources, and in doing so confer with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office if requested;
    • (e) assist with the excavation, retrieval, and proper care of ancient human remains discovered on nonfederal lands in accordance with:
      • (i) Section 9-8-309;
      • (ii) Section 9-9-403;
      • (iii) Subsection 76-9-704(3); and
      • (iv) federal law;
    • (f) collect and administer site survey and excavation records;
    • (g) edit and publish antiquities records;
    • (h) inform the state historic preservation officer in writing about any request for advice or consultation from an agency or an agency's agent; and
    • (i) employ an archaeologist meeting the requirements of 36 C.F.R. 61.4.
  • (3) The Antiquities Section shall cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies and all interested persons to achieve the purposes of this part and Part 4, Historic Sites.
  • (4) Before performing the duties specified in Subsections (2)(a) through (e), the Antiquities Section shall obtain permission from the landowner.




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