Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 27.53 RCW
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND RESOURCES
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27.53.010Declaration.
27.53.020Archaeological resource preservationDesignation of department of archaeology and historic preservationCooperation among agencies.
27.53.030Definitions.
27.53.040Archaeological resourcesDeclaration.
27.53.045Abandoned archaeological resourcesDeclaration.
27.53.060Disturbing archaeological resource or sitePermit requiredConditionsExceptionsPenalty.
27.53.070Field investigationsCommunication of site or resource location to department.
27.53.080Archaeological activities upon public landsEntryAgreementApproval of activitiesInformation regarding results of studies and activities.
27.53.090ViolationsPenalty.
27.53.095Knowing and willful failure to obtain or comply with permitPenalties.
27.53.100Historic archaeological resources on state-owned aquatic landsDiscovery and reportRight of first refusal.
27.53.110Contracts for discovery and salvage of state-owned historic archaeological resources.
27.53.120Recovery of property from historic archaeological sitesMitigation of damageRefusal to issue salvage permit to prevent destruction of resource.
27.53.130List of areas requiring permits.
27.53.140Rule-making authority.
27.53.150Proceeds from state's propertyDeposit and use.
NOTES:
Department of archaeology and historic preservation: Chapter 43.334 RCW.