New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-C:8-f – Analysis of Remains
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I. Skeletal analysis conducted under the provisions of this section shall only be accomplished by a skeletal analyst, as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-C:1, VIII-a.
II. Prior to the execution of the written agreements outlined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-C:8-d, III and 8-e, II, the state archaeologist shall consult with both the professional archaeologist and the skeletal analyst investigating the remains.
III. The professional archaeologist and the skeletal analyst shall submit a proposal to the state archaeologist within the 90-day period set forth in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-C:8-d, III and 8-e, II, including:
(a) Methodology and techniques to be utilized;
(b) Research objectives;
(c) Proposed time schedule for completion of the analysis; and
(d) Proposed time intervals for written progress reports and the final report to be submitted.
IV. If the terms of the written agreement are not substantially met, the state archaeologist or the next of kin may take possession of the remains. In such cases, the state archaeologist may ensure that appropriate analysis is conducted by another qualified skeletal analyst or professional archaeologist, or by both a professional archaeologist and qualified skeletal analyst, prior to ultimate disposition of the remains.
II. Prior to the execution of the written agreements outlined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-C:8-d, III and 8-e, II, the state archaeologist shall consult with both the professional archaeologist and the skeletal analyst investigating the remains.
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-C:8-f
- remains: means any part of the body of deceased human being in any stage of decomposition, together with any artifacts or other materials known or reliably assumed to have been on or interred with the deceased human being. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-C:1
- Skeletal analyst: means the member of the professional staff or another professional person designated by the director of the division of historical resources with the approval of the commissioner having:
(a) A postgraduate degree in a field involving the study of the human skeleton such as skeletal biology, forensic osteology, or other relevant aspects of physical anthropology or medicine;
(b) A minimum of one year's experience in conducting laboratory reconstruction and analysis of skeletal remains, including the differentiation of the physical characteristics denoting cultural or biological affinity; and
(c) Designed and executed a skeletal analysis, and presented the written results and interpretations of such analysis. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-C:1 - state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
III. The professional archaeologist and the skeletal analyst shall submit a proposal to the state archaeologist within the 90-day period set forth in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-C:8-d, III and 8-e, II, including:
(a) Methodology and techniques to be utilized;
(b) Research objectives;
(c) Proposed time schedule for completion of the analysis; and
(d) Proposed time intervals for written progress reports and the final report to be submitted.
IV. If the terms of the written agreement are not substantially met, the state archaeologist or the next of kin may take possession of the remains. In such cases, the state archaeologist may ensure that appropriate analysis is conducted by another qualified skeletal analyst or professional archaeologist, or by both a professional archaeologist and qualified skeletal analyst, prior to ultimate disposition of the remains.