Md. Code Regs. 34.04.06.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 34.04.06.10 - Study of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects by the Trust

A. The Trust may study remains or associated funerary objects in its possession, custody, or control as may be necessary to complete the inventory under Regulation .05 of this chapter or conduct a review under Regulation .06 of this chapter.

B. The Trust may study remains or associated funerary objects in its possession, custody, or control for purposes other than those identified in §A of this regulation, if:

(1) The Advisory Committee on Archeology and, for ethnic remains or an ethnic associated funerary object, the applicable ethnic commission has had an opportunity under procedures consistent with those in Regulation .09D of this chapter to review and comment on the proposed study;

(2) The Trust follows procedures consistent with those in Regulation .09D of this chapter for notifying and obtaining consent from lineal descendants or groups with a cultural affiliation; and

(3) A Burial Committee appointed in accordance with Regulation .04 of this chapter:

(a) Reviews the proposed study and any comments or input obtained under this section; and

(b) Finds that:

(i) The study is an essential part of a scientific research project; and

(ii) Results of the study will be of benefit to the citizens of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 34.04.06.10

Regulation .10 adopted effective 48:13 Md. R. R. 510, eff. 6/28/2021