New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter M - Historical And Scientific Functions
Part 180 - State Museum And Science Service
Section 180.2 - Archeological and paleontological permits

Universal Citation: 8 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 180.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) Permits valid for a period not exceeding one year for the examination, excavation or gathering of paleontological objects on specified lands for specified periods may be issued by the Assistant Commissioner for State Museum and Science Service to the appropriate department of recognized universities, research institutions, governmental surveys, colleges and museums.

(b) Permits valid for a period not exceeding one year for examination, excavation or gathering of paleontological objects issued to the foregoing named institutions shall be valid for use by authorized staff and members of the faculty, student assistants and graduate students of such institutions.

(c) Permits valid for a period not exceeding one year for examination, excavation or gathering of archeological objects on specified lands for specified periods may be issued by the Assistant Commissioner for State Maseum and Science Service to qualified individual members of the staffs of recognized universities, research institutions, colleges or museums and shall be valid only for use by the individuals to whom they are issued.

(d) Permits valid for a period not exceeding one year may also be granted to individuals not affiliated with the above institutions but who are professionally competent in the opinion of the Assistant Commissioner for State Museum and Science Service.

(e) Permits valid for a period not exceeding one year may also be granted to individuals for the examination, excavation or collection of marine fossils on specified lands for specified periods.

(f) Discoveries in the following categories shall be reported to the State Museum: evidence of human remains, bones, burials, pottery, village sites, buildings, and large masses of fossil plants and fossil reefs. All other marine fossils are unrestricted and may be collected by holders of permits without first reporting to the State Museum.

(g) Permits issued under the provisions of this Part may be revoked at any time.

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