These regulations of the Native American Heritage Commission (Commission) implement the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Division 7, Part 2, Chapter 5 of the Health and Safety Code (Health and Safety Code section 8016(d)) and are applicable to all disputes arising under this subdivision that are not otherwise governed by the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8016, Health and Safety Code; and Section 5097.94, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 8016, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New division 18, chapter 1 (sections 31001-31013) and section filed 3-4-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 10).