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146.662 Curation and science unit -- Functions -- Qualifications of associate
director.
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There shall be a curation and science unit within the Kentucky Natural History
Museum. The curation and science unit shall:
(a) Collect specimens of Kentucky's extant and fossilized flora and fauna;
(b) Identify and inventory significant archeological sites;
(c) Collaborate with scientists in the state agencies, colleges and
universities, and other members of the scientific community on sharing
relevant data and creating common databases of biological,
archeological, geological, and paleontological information;
(d) Catalog and maintain specimens and artifacts obtained by the museum;
(e) Assure the quality of specimens kept in storage, available through a loan,
or displayed;
(f) Accept existing scientifically significant and well-preserved biological,
archeological, geological, and paleontological collections that may be
offered from private or public entities; and
(g) Conduct research and publish scientific papers related to the purposes of
KRS 146.650 to 146.666.
The associate director of the curation and science unit shall have an earned
doctorate in the biological, earth sciences, or anthropology with demonstrated
experience in curation of biological or geological collections.
Information that would endanger natural heritage resources by revealing their
location shall be exempt from KRS 61.870 to 61.884 unless:
(a) The information is to be used for scientific research or in efforts to protect
and preserve the resource;
(b) The person requesting the information agrees in writing to keep
confidential the location of the resource; and
(c) The director determines that release of the information will not endanger
the resource.
Effective:July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 329, sec. 7, effective July 14, 2000.
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