2016 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
§21-1168.7. Federal and state agencies encountering burial grounds, human skeletal remains or burial furniture - Reports - Disposition.
A. Any federal or state department or agency which, in the performance of its duties, discovers a burial ground, human skeletal remains or burial furniture shall immediately cease any activity which may cause further disturbance of the site and shall report the presence and location of any skeletal remains to an appropriate law enforcement officer as required by Section 1168 et seq. of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes and shall comply with all other provisions of said sections.
B. If it is determined that the burial ground, human skeletal remains or burial furniture is not directly related to a tribal group, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall work with the director of the federal or state department or agency until disposition of the burial ground, human skeletal remains or burial furniture has been completed to the satisfaction of the State Historic Preservation Officer.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 214, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
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