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2020 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 41 - Public Lands
§1603. Division of archaeology; state archaeologist

Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 41:1603 (2020)
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RS 1603 - Division of archaeology; state archaeologist

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.

Acts 1989, No. 291, §1; Acts 2012, No. 589, §1.

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