Before any historic, prehistoric, or archeological remains are excavated or removed from private land by the department, the written approval of the owner shall first be secured. When the value of the private land is diminished by the excavation or removal, the owner of the land shall be compensated for the loss at a monetary sum mutually agreed on by the department and the owner or at a monetary sum set by the court.
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.