16 chapters · 128 sections in this title.
27 M.R.S. § 371 Statement of policy
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The Legislature, in recognizing the importance of Maine's cultural heritage of the distant past to our understanding of Maine's people, declares that it is the policy of this State to preserve and protect archaeological sites for proper excavation and interpretation. [PL 1981, c.…
27 M.R.S. § 372 Legislative intent
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1. Transference of custody. The several departments of the State are authorized to transfer any archaeological objects, materials or specimens in their possession to the custody and trusteeship of the State Museum. 2. Museum responsibility. The State designates the State Museum t…
27 M.R.S. § 373-A Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 55, §5 (NEW).] 1. Artifact. "Artifact" means a physical entity which has been worked or modified by human action. 2. Authorized representative. "Authoriz…
27 M.R.S. § 374 Legislative provisions
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1. Purpose. The people of this State benefit only when a protected site is systematically excavated, analyzed and interpreted by a qualified principal investigator. 2. Permit procedure. The procedure for obtaining a permit to excavate a protected site is as follows. A. Any person…