Section 1A-44.004 - Procedures to be Followed When Unmarked Burials are Discovered Other Than During Archaeological Excavations Authorized by the Division or Conducted by an Archaeologist Employed by an Accredited Institution(1) All activity that may disturb the burial shall cease immediately and may not resume until authorized by the District Medical Examiner or the State Archaeologist, whomever has jurisdiction.(2) Within seven days, the individual in charge of the activity that led to the discovery shall notify the District Medical Examiner. While seven days are allowed for notification, activity that may disturb the burial shall cease immediately pending notification and authorization to proceed.(3) If the State Archaeologist is notified that the District Medical Examiner relinquishes jurisdiction, the State Archaeologist shall determine within 15 days according to the criteria specified in Rule 1A-44.005, F.A.C., whether to assume jurisdiction.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring excavation of human skeletal remains unless excavation is required to prevent destruction of the remains.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 1A-44.004
Rulemaking Authority 267.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 267.061, 872.05 FS.