LAC 25:I.183. Purpose

A. The provisions of Subchapter G recognize the special nature of Indian burial sites as archaeological landmarks in accordance with the public policy of the state as enunciated in R.S. 8:651 et seq., R.S. 14:101, and laws supplemental thereto declaring that the site of interment of human remains is to be protected from disturbance. Subchapter G further recognizes the need to contribute to the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the cultural heritage of historic and prehistoric ethnic American Indian groups and to expand and document the history of such Indian groups by recovery of sufficient archaeological and anthropological evidence from Indian burial sites in proper cases.