LAC 25:I.197. Prior Archaeological Investigation

A. Excavation of Indian burial sites by predecessors of the commission, its deputy custodians, the Lower Mississippi Survey, or any other professional archaeologists made prior to the effective date of these regulations for the goals and purposes set forth in §183 of this Subchapter are hereby approved and ratified under the law. Nothing herein shall be construed as approving excavations of Indian burial sites made in violation of Louisiana law prior to the effective date of these regulations.