§ 5401 Purpose.

7 DE Code § 5401 (2019) (N/A)
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The purpose of this subchapter is:

(1) To help provide adequate protection for unmarked human burials and human skeletal remains found anywhere within the State, including subaqueous lands, but excluding those found anywhere on federal land;

(2) To provide adequate protection for unmarked human burials and human skeletal remains not within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner that are encountered during archaeological excavation, construction or other ground disturbing activities;

(3) To provide for adequate skeletal analysis of remains removed or excavated from unmarked human burials;

(4) To provide for the dignified and respectful reinterment or other disposition of Native American skeletal remains.

66 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§ 4, 5.