1.  If a law enforcement agency goes to a location where human remains are found that are reasonably believed to be native Indian, the law enforcement agency must, as part of an investigation:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 383.175

  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Indian tribe: means any tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community of Indians which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to native Indians because of their status as native Indians. See Nevada Revised Statutes 383.011
  • Office: means the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 383.011

(a) Consult with a representative of an Indian tribe located within the county where the remains are found; or

(b) Notify the Office.

2.  As used in this section, ‘law enforcement agency’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 289.010.