S.D. Admin. R. 24:52:09:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:52:09:01 - Requirements for exhumation

In cases where a human burial must be exhumed, an archaeological permit must be obtained from the state archaeologist. In addition to the terms for permit issuance in § 24:52:08:01, the applicant must be able to meet the following criteria:

(1) The necessity for exhumation must be demonstrated, and an explanation of what other options have been considered must be made;

(2) A qualified skeletal analyst must be part of the staff, either in the field or in the laboratory, to assist in identification of the remains.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:52:09:01

18 SDR 126, effective 2/3/1992.

General Authority: SDCL 1-20-32, 34-27-26.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-20-32, 34-27-26.