70-40. Penalties.
(a) Violation of the provisions of G.S. 70-29 is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(b) Violation of the provisions of G.S. 70-37(a) is a Class H felony. (1981, c. 853, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 543; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 3 - Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act.
§ 70-27 - Findings and purpose.
§ 70-29 - Discovery of remains and notification of authorities.
§ 70-30 - Jurisdiction over remains.
§ 70-31 - Archaeological investigation of human skeletal remains.
§ 70-32 - Consultation with the Native American Community.
§ 70-33 - Consultation with other individuals.
§ 70-35 - Disposition of human skeletal remains.
§ 70-36 - Financial responsibility.