STATE AND TRIBAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS (as of 1997)
Date Enacted: 1970
Summary: New Jersey has not enacted specific unmarked human remains protection legislation. The state’s historic preservation authorities are found in different parts of the Code. The state is more specific regarding protection of submerged vessels and permits required for archaeological and historical excavation. Authority is placed with the State Historic Preservation Office. No reference is made to consultation with Native American groups or other ethnic entities. Penalties are referenced under general theft of state resources.
Online State Law Source: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
Permitting: Not specified.
Penalties: Not specified.
Review/Consultation Committee: Not specified.
Indian Affairs Office/Department:
Tribal Websites:
Resources: New Jersey Register of Historic Places Act (West’s NJ Stat. Ann. §13:1b-15.128, et seq.), Disturbing, desecrating human remains; offenses 2C:22-1, Consolidation of theft offenses; grading; provisions applicable to theft generally 2C:20-2, Criminal Mischief 2C:17-3, Classes of Offenses 2C:1-4.
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