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ID H0394
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes new sections 33-3013 through 33-3016 in Idaho Code to protect vertebrate paleontological sites and resources on public lands and ensure availability for scientific research.
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Requires excavation permits from the Idaho Museum of Natural History before any excavation of vertebrate paleontological deposits on public lands, limited to applicants qualified by experience or professional training.
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Prohibits removal of vertebrate paleontological materials from Idaho without Museum consent and allows the Museum to require such materials become state property as a condition of removal authorization.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations, including forfeiture of all articles and materials acquired from or discovered on paleontological sites.
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Amends existing archaeological protection statutes (sections 67-4119 through 67-4122) to remove references to vertebrate paleontological resources, transferring that authority to the Museum of Natural History under the new provisions.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law relating to vertebrate paleontological sites and resources to provide for a purpose, to provide for excavation permits, to provide for rules, prohibitions, authority and limitations, to provide for penalties; and to remove certain reference to vertebrate paleontological.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Last Action
to St Aff
1/21/2010