Florida Administrative Code
1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
1A - Division of Historical Resources
Chapter 1A-44 - PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AND DETERMINING JURISDICTION OVER UNMARKED HUMAN BURIALS
Section 1A-44.006 - Ownership
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 1A-44.006
Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
(1) If the State Archaeologist finds that an unmarked human burial is historically, archaeologically, or scientifically significant and if the parties with whom he is required to consult agree in writing, the human skeletal remains and the associated burial artifacts shall belong to the state with title vested in the division.
(2) If title to an unmarked human burial is vested in the division, the division shall:
(a) Within 30 days notify in writing the
owner of the property from which the burial was removed that the division has
taken title.
(b) Ensure that if
final disposition involves curation the human skeletal remains and associated
burial artifacts are curated in a safe, proper, and respectful
manner.
(c) If requested, make the
remains and associated artifacts available for scientific study by qualified
scholars.
(d) If requested, loan
reproductions or originals of associated burial artifacts for educational
purposes to institutions that have demonstrated an ability to provide safe,
proper, and respectful care.
Rulemaking Authority 267.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 267.031(3), 267.061, 872.05 FS.
New 6-9-92.
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