- 1. Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 9-9-402.
- 2. In addition, as used in this rule "agency" means the state agency having primary management authority over the land or state repository, including museums, where Native American remains are found.
- 3. "Committee" means the Native American Remains Review Committee.
- 4. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Indian Affairs.
- 5. "Division" means the Division of Indian Affairs.
- 6. "Scientific testing" means physical or chemical tests such as radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis, performed by a qualified technician to determine the age, ethnicity or any other pertinent information.
- 7. "Lineal descendant" means the genealogical descendant established by oral or written record or other evidence.
- 8. "Cultural affiliation" means a relationship of shared group identity that may be reasonably traced historically or prehistorically between a present-day Indian tribe and an identifiable earlier group.
- 9. "State land" as defined by Section 9-9-402.
- 10. "Non-federal land" as defined by Section 9-9-402.
KEY: Indian affairs, state lands, Native American remains
Date of Last Change: June 2, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 5, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 9-9-104; 9-9-403; 9-9-405