Sec. 25.5. (a) If a Native American Indian burial ground is discovered, the department shall immediately provide notice to the Native American Indian affairs commission established by IC 4-23-32.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-21-1-25.5

  • burial ground: means ground in which human remains are buried, including the surrounding area that is either:

    Indiana Code 14-21-1-3

  • human remains: means any part of the body of a human being in any:

    Indiana Code 14-21-1-7

     (b) If Native American Indian human remains are removed from a burial ground, the department shall provide the following to the Native American Indian affairs commission:

(1) Any written findings or reports that result from the analysis and study of the human remains.

(2) Written notice to the Native American Indian affairs commission that the analysis and study of the human remains are complete.

     (c) After receiving written notice under subsection (b)(2), the Native American Indian affairs commission shall make recommendations to the department regarding the final disposition of the Native American Indian human remains.

As added by P.L.283-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.173.

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