The department shall facilitate the designation of state or federal land for reburial of unmarked remains not claimed by a descendant group and shall: A. by September 1, 2007, organize a working group that includes representatives of the department, the Indian affairs department and the tribal-state workgroup on repatriation and sacred places to: (1) recommend rules for the acquisition of remains and the maintenance and preservation of the reburial grounds; (2) distinguish between remains that can be reburied and remains that cannot; and (3) establish procedures and priorities for reburying remains held in state collections; B. by December 30, 2008, promulgate rules for: (1) platting remains placed in the reburial grounds and ensuring that the information is confidential pursuant to Section 18-6-11.1 NMSA 1978; (2) accepting and acquiring remains and coordinating activities with the state historic preservation officer; (3) preserving the natural environment of the reburial grounds; (4) distinguishing between remains that can be reburied and those that cannot; (5) working with descendant groups that request access to the reburial grounds for ceremonies; and (6) providing for security and confidentiality of the site; and C. by July 1, 2009: (1) accept the first remains for reburial, including remains currently at the museum of New Mexico, the museum of Indian arts and culture and the department; (2) begin platting the reburial grounds so that reburied remains are not disturbed by later burials and so that the plat is confidential pursuant to Section 18-6-11.1 NMSA 1978; and (3) provide security for the reburial grounds. History: Laws 2007, ch. 299, § 4 and Laws 2007, ch. 300, § 4. Cross references. — For the department referred to in this section, see the cultural affairs department, 18-6-6 NMSA 1978. Compiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 299, § 4 and Laws 2007, ch. 300, § 4 enacted identical sections, effective June 15, 2007. The section was set out as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 300, § 4. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978.
‹ Prev All New Mexico sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.