Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1168.2
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Certain institutions and museums to consult tribal
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leaders or certain state entities before disposition of remains.
Accredited educational institutions, or officially designated
institutions or museums as provided by Section 361 of Title 53 of
the Oklahoma Statutes, coming into possession or knowledge of human
skeletal remains or associated burial furniture from Oklahoma shall
consult if possible with tribal leaders, designated by the Oklahoma
Indian Affairs Commission, regarding the final disposition of said
remains prior to any activities related to scientific or educational
purposes. Where direct historical ties to existing tribal groups
cannot be established, consultation regarding final disposition
shall take place with the State Historic Preservation Officer, State
Archaeologist and the Director of the Oklahoma Museum of Natural
History.
Accredited educational institutions, or officially designated
institutions or museums as provided by Section 361 of Title 53 of
the Oklahoma Statutes, coming into possession or knowledge of human
skeletal remains or associated burial furniture from Oklahoma shall
consult if possible with tribal leaders, designated by the Oklahoma
Indian Affairs Commission, regarding the final disposition of said
remains prior to any activities related to scientific or educational
purposes. Where direct historical ties to existing tribal groups
cannot be established, consultation regarding final disposition
shall take place with the State Historic Preservation Officer, State
Archaeologist and the Director of the Oklahoma Museum of Natural
History.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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