The commissioner may issue a permit for the investigation, excavation, gathering, or removal from the natural state, of any historic, prehistoric, or archeological resources of the state. A permit may be issued only to persons or organizations qualified to make the investigations, excavations, gatherings, or removals and only if the results of these authorized activities will be made available to the general public through institutions and museums interested in disseminating knowledge on the subjects involved. If the historic, prehistoric, or archeological resource involved is one which is, or is located on a site which is, sacred, holy, or of religious significance to a cultural group, the consent of that cultural group must be obtained before a permit may be issued under this section.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 35. Historic Preservation
Article 1. Alaska Historic Preservation Act.
Sec. 41.35.010. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 41.35.020. Title to historic, prehistoric, and archeological resources; local display.
Sec. 41.35.030. Designation of monuments and historic sites.
Sec. 41.35.040. Administration and financial support of monuments and historic sites.
Sec. 41.35.060. Power to acquire historic, prehistoric, or archeological properties.
Sec. 41.35.090. Notice required of private persons.
Sec. 41.35.200. Unlawful acts.
Sec. 41.35.210. Criminal penalties.
Sec. 41.35.215. Civil penalties.