2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 70 Indian Antiquities, Archaeological Resources and Unmarked Human Skeletal Remains Protection.
Article 3 - Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act.
70-37. Prohibited acts.

70‑37. Prohibited acts.

(a) No person, unless acting under the provisions of G.S. 130‑198 through G.S. 130‑201, shall:

(1) Knowingly acquire any human skeletal remains removed from unmarked burials in North Carolina after October 1, 1981, except in accordance with the provisions of this Article;

(2) Knowingly exhibit or sell any human skeletal remains acquired from unmarked burials in North Carolina; or

(3) Knowingly retain human skeletal remains acquired from unmarked burials in North Carolina after October 1, 1981, for scientific analysis beyond a period of time provided for such analysis pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 70‑32, 70‑33 and 70‑34, with the exception of those skeletal remains curated under the provisions of G.S. 70‑35.

(b) Other provisions of criminal law concerning vandalism of unmarked human burials or human skeletal remains may be found in G.S. 14‑149. (1981, c. 853, s. 2.)