The Office shall:
1. Upon application by:
(a) An interested landowner, assist the landowner in contacting the Indian tribe which has the closest cultural affiliation to an Indian burial site and any artifacts and human remains associated with the site so that the landowner may directly consult with the Indian tribe, if any, concerning the treatment and disposition of the Indian burial site and any artifacts and human remains associated with the site; and
(b) Either party, mediate a dispute arising between a landowner and an Indian tribe relating to the treatment and disposition of an Indian burial site and any artifacts and human remains associated with the site.
2. In performing its duties pursuant to NRS 383.150 to 383.190, inclusive, endeavor to:
(a) Protect Indian burial sites and any associated artifacts and human remains from excavation, vandalism and destruction; and
(b) In consultation with the closest culturally affiliated Indian tribe, provide for the sensitive treatment and disposition of Indian burial sites and any associated artifacts and human remains consistent with the planned use of land.
3. Determine which Indian tribe has the closest cultural affiliation to the Indian burial site and any artifacts and human remains associated with the site.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 575; A 1993, 1593; 2017, 3545)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 383 - Historic Preservation and Archeology
NRS 383.031 - Administrator: Qualifications.
NRS 383.041 - Administrator: Duties; employment of personnel.
NRS 383.085 - State Register of Historic Places.
NRS 383.091 - Program for historical markers.
NRS 383.101 - Grants, gifts and donations; payment for services rendered.
NRS 383.111 - Contracts: Historic preservation and archeological activities; expenses for overhead.
NRS 383.123 - Exception to requirements for notice to and consultation with Indian tribes.
NRS 383.160 - Duties of Office of Historic Preservation.
NRS 383.180 - Prohibited acts; penalties; exceptions.
NRS 383.405 - "Historic site" defined.
NRS 383.410 - "Political subdivision" defined.
NRS 383.415 - "Prehistoric site" defined.
NRS 383.420 - "State agency" defined.
NRS 383.425 - "State land" defined.
NRS 383.435 - Prohibited acts; penalties; exceptions; civil remedy.
NRS 383.500 - Creation; members; Chair; rules; meetings; quorum; allowances and expenses.
NRS 383.510 - Plan for preservation and promotion of cultural resources.
NRS 383.520 - Program for awarding financial assistance.
NRS 383.540 - Fund for the Preservation and Promotion of Cultural Resources.