Section 073-505-2 - Areas of CollectingCollections for the museum may be obtained according to the following rules:
A.Exhibit Collections. Artifacts or objects of immediate need for development of exhibits may be accepted or purchased at any time.B.Study Collections. Artifacts or objects adding to the systematic strength of the collections in areas designated to be of special concern to the museum may be accepted at any time by donation, or through purchase. C.Field Collections. Archaeological or natural sciences field collections may be obtained as a result of research projects approved in advance by the museum director.D.State Property. With the exception of items held by the state agencies named in 27 MRSA Section86-A, the Maine State Museum holds title, as trustee of the state, to all historical materials that are or may become the property of the state and are or may be held in the public buildings of the state. Selected items may be accessioned into museum collections, or transferred to an appropriate state agency.E.Archaeological Objects, Materials, and Specimens. As described in 27 MRSA Section371 - 372, the Maine State Museum holds title, as trustee for the state, to all archaeological objects, materials, and specimens found on, in, or beneath state-controlled lands. Selected items may be accessioned into museum collections, or transferred to an appropriate state agency.F.Loans. The museum may accept artifacts or objects on loan from individuals and/or organizations. Generally, the museum will not accept loan artifacts for the purposes of storage.94-073 C.M.R. ch. 505, § 2