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2005 SESSION
HB 2078 Antiquities Act; creation of position of State Archaeologist, penalty.
Introduced by: Marian Van Landingham | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Virginia Antiquities Act; penalties. Authorizes the creation of the position of State Archaeologist, who shall assist the Director of the Department of Historic Resources in carrying out the agency's responsibilities.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Antiquities Act; penalties. Authorizes the creation of the position of State Archaeologist, who shall assist the Director of the Department of Historic Resources in carrying out the agency's responsibilities. The bill also clarifies that it is a felony for anyone who does not have a permit from the Department or a court order to remove human remains or objects associated with a Native American or other historic burial. The bill imposes a penalty of a Class 1 misdemeanor on anyone who explores or excavates an archaeological site without the written consent of the landowner, or who, during the conduct of such activities, destroys or damages the archaeological site, or the property, crops, houses, or improvements located on the property. In addition, persons are subject to a penalty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if they sell, offer to sell, purchase, or offer to purchase any object of antiquity from state-controlled lands or archaeological sites, except as allowed by law or with the permission of the landowner.