Sec. 26. (a) A person who disturbs the ground for the purpose of discovering, uncovering, or moving artifacts, burial objects, or human remains must do so in accordance with a plan approved by the department under section 25 of this chapter or under IC 14-3-3.4-14 (before its repeal).
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits the following:
(1) A Class A misdemeanor, if the violation does not involve disturbing human remains.
(2) A Level 6 felony, if the violation involves disturbing human remains.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.7; P.L.158-2013, SEC.200.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology
Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology
14-21-1-1. Applicability of Chapter
14-21-1-3. "Burial Ground" Defined
14-21-1-4. "Burial Object" Defined
14-21-1-7. "Human Remains" Defined
14-21-1-8. "Plan", "Archeological Plan", and "Development Plan" Defined
14-21-1-10. "Review Board" Defined
14-21-1-10.4. "State College or University Project" Defined
14-21-1-11. Administration and Development of Programs and Policies
14-21-1-12. Duties of Division
14-21-1-13. Powers of Division
14-21-1-13.5. Survey and Registry of Indiana Burial Grounds
14-21-1-14. Duties Upon Proposed Transfers of Property by the State
14-21-1-15. Duties Regarding Registers and Federal Preservation Grants
14-21-1-16. Field Investigations or Alteration of Historic Property Without Permit
14-21-1-17. Additions to or Removals From Register
14-21-1-18.6. Publication and Submission of Proposed Substantial Changes to Historic Properties
14-21-1-19. Director as State Historic Preservation Officer
14-21-1-20. Review Board; Establishment; Members
14-21-1-21. Review Board; Chairman
14-21-1-22. Review Board; Duties
14-21-1-23. Review Board; per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses
14-21-1-24. Applicability of Statutes Regarding Disturbance of Grounds
14-21-1-25. Rules Concerning Standards for Plans; Action on Submitted Plans
14-21-1-25.5. Notice of Discovered Burial Ground; Recommendations
14-21-1-26. Disturbing Ground to Discover Artifacts, Burial Objects, or Human Remains; Penalty
14-21-1-26.5. Development Plan Requirements; Penalty
14-21-1-27. Duties When Buried Human Remains or Burial Grounds Are Disturbed; Penalty
14-21-1-28. Penalty for Disturbing Human Remains or Grave Markers
14-21-1-29. Duty Upon Discovering Artifacts or Burial Objects; Penalty
14-21-1-30. Amateur Groups Encouraged to Establish Codes of Ethics
14-21-1-32. Confidential Archeological Site Information
14-21-1-33. Persons Authorized to Accompany Conservation Officers to Determine Violations
14-21-1-34. Homeowner Assistance Program; Archeology Preservation Trust Fund