22-3-915. Delay of repatriation for scientific study. (1) If repatriation is ordered after a hearing, a possessing entity may request a temporary delay in repatriation because of:
(a) scientific study being conducted on or proposed to be conducted on human skeletal remains or funerary objects in its possession or control; or
(b) good faith efforts to initiate or proceed with a scientific study of human skeletal remains or funerary objects in its possession or control.
(2) If a hearings examiner determines that a possessing entity has provided evidence supporting a good faith effort regarding scientific study, the hearings examiner shall provide a reasonable period of delay to allow completion of the study prior to repatriation.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 558, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 22. Libraries, Arts, and Antiquities
Part 9. Repatriation of Human Remains and Funerary Objects
22-3-902. Legislative findings and intent
22-3-905. through 22-3-910 reserved
22-3-911. Agency and museum inventory of human skeletal remains and funerary objects
22-3-912. Claims for repatriation
22-3-913. Hearing -- hearings examiner -- evidence -- study or testing order and costs -- findings
22-3-915. Delay of repatriation for scientific study
22-3-917. Appeals -- stay of order pending appeal -- court costs and attorney fees