Regulations
Protecting Heritage - Archaeology and History
Laws, Regulations, Agencies, Permits
Law: Sect. 5, Chapter 223,1969, as amended (Section 18-6-5.F NMSA 1978)
Cultural Properties Act (Sections 18-6 through 18-6-23, NMSA 1978)
The Prehistoric and Historic Sites Preservation Act of 1989 (Sections 18-8-1 through 18-8-8, NMSA 1978),
Cultural Properties Protection Act of 1993 (Sections 18-6A-1 through 18-6A-6, NMSA 1978),
Cultural Properties Preservation Easement Act, 1995
Regs: New Mexico Administrative Code Title 4 Cultural Resources
Ch 10 Cultural Properties And Historic Preservation
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General Provisions [Reserved] |
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4.10.4 |
Preservation And Maintenance Of Registered Cultural Properties |
4.10.5 |
Cultural Properties Publications Revolving Fund: Guidelines And Fiscal Controls |
4.10.6 |
Selection And Preparation Of Text For Official Scenic Historic Markers |
4.10.7 |
Review Of Proposed State Undertakings That May Affect Registered Cultural Properties |
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Permits To Conduct Archaeological Investigations On State Land |
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4.10.11 |
Issuance Of Permits To Excavate Unmarked Human Burials In The State Of New Mexico |
4.10.12 |
Implementation Of The Prehistoric And Historic Sites Preservation Act |
4.10.13 |
Awarding Of Grants From The Cultural Properties Restoration Fund |
4.10.14 |
Cultural Properties On Private Land And Mechanical Excavation Permits |
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Agencies:
New Mexico Historic Preservation Division
Cultural Properties Review Committee
State Register of Cultural Properties
Historical, Prehistorical, and Archaeological Resources Act of 1973 (CRS 24-80-401 to 410)
Historical, Prehistorical, and Archaeological Resources Rules and Procedures (8CCR 1504-7) (PDF)
OAHP Office of State Archaeologist
OAHP - Office of State Archaeologist Laws & Permit Information
Internal procedures
Permit forms
Contractor and consultant list
Curation facilities
Change in Antiquities Permitting Procedure
Beginning July 1, 2006, all Utah archaeological permits (survey and excavation) will be issued by the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
Utah Permit survey and excavation permit requirement changes
http://www.le.state.ut.us/~code/TITLE09/htm/09_06013.htm
A list of contractors permitted to work on state lands is also available.
Utah State Antiquities Act (UCA 9-8-301 - 308) and the implementing regulations as codified in R212-4.(call office for updates)
New Amendments to Antiquities Permitting Rule (R 212-4)
Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation 9-9-401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406
Cultural Sites Protection 76-6-901, 902, 903
Abuse or Desecration of a Dead Human Body 76-9-704
Permit Forms
Permit (view survey or excavation form) application forms are available online.Clicking on the format name will give you - an Adobe Acrobat PDF document for printing, also choose another format such as MS Word or RTF (Rich Text Format) for a version to edit in your word processor. (RTF documents can be opened and edited in most word processing programs.)
Include a letter confirming a museum curation agreement for any collections, and current vitae for all supervisors.
Intermountain Antiquities Computer System Guide (IMACS Site Form)
Arizona Archaeological Site Files - 520-621-1271
Burial Agreements & Services - 520-626-5579
Curation & Repository Agreements - 520-626-9109
NAGPRA - 520-621-4795
Permits - 520-621-4795
Preservation - 520-621-6314
Repatriation - 520-621-4795
Forms & Guidelines
Fee Schedule (PDF)
Contacts (PDF)
ASM Services and Activities Related to State and Federal Law
- AZSITE: Arizona Archaeological Site and Survey Database
- Human Burials, Sacred Objects and You!
- Burial Excavation and Osteological Services
- American Indian Programs: Repatriation
Links to Legal Information
State regulations covering archeological discoveries and historical preservation are covered in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 41
Specific state regulations of interest to archaeology professionals are:
- ARS 41-841 - Archaeological and vertebrate paleontological discoveries
- ARS 41-842 - Permits to explore
- ARS 41-843 - Prohibiting unnecessary defacing of site or object
- ARS 41-844 - Duty to report discoveries; disposition of discoveries; definitions
- ARS 41-865 - Disturbing human remains or funerary objects; rules; violation; classification; definitions
Additional regulations outlining the responsibilities of the Arizona State Museum in these areas include:
- ARS 15-1631 - State museum
- Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual, Section 8 (PDF)
Navajo Nation
Federal law and related information:
- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) P.L. 101-601
- National Park Service National NAGPRA Database: including amendments and regulations
- Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Part 79)
- CHACOAN OUTLIERS PROTECTION ACT OF 1995
Chaco World Heritage locality (UNESCO 1987)
Statutes concerning reburial and repatriation of Remains and Sacred Objects