Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-09 - Division of Archaeology
Chapter 0400-09-01 - Native American Indian Cemetery Removal and Reburial
Section 0400-09-01-.01 - MANNER OF REBURIAL

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0400-09-01-.01

Current through September 24, 2024

The reinterment of prehistoric and historic period Native American Indian skeletal remains shall be done in a manner consistent with original and/or traditional customs.

(1) When archaeological, tribal, or other documentation exists that specifies the original manner of burial, reburial of those remains shall be carried out in the same manner.

(2) When documentation on the original manner of burial is not extant, reburial of individual remains shall be done in subsurface grave pits at such a depth to prevent future disturbance. Remains shall be placed directly into the soil.

(3) Any religious or ceremonial activities carried out in conjunction with reburial shall not be the responsibility of the state.

Authority: T.C.A.§§ 11-6-116(b) and 11-6-119.

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