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Archaeology:
Laws
In Washington State archaeological sites and Native American graves are protected from known disturbance by a variety of state and federal laws. Federal law applies to all federal and native American lands and Washington State law applies to all other lands. The following is a list of existing laws regulating archaeological sites:
Selected federal laws on archaeology:
- Archaeological Resource Protection Act of 1979
- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
- American Antiquities Act of 1906
- National Historic Preservation Act
- Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
Washington State laws on Archaeology:
- Indian Graves and Records (RCW 27.44)
- Archaeological Sites and Resources (RCW 27.53)
- Archaeological Excavation and Removal Permit (WAC 25-48)
- Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries and Historic Graves (RCW 68.60)
- Registration of Historic Archaeological Resources on State-Owned Aquatic Lands (WAC 25-46)
- Aquatic Lands - In General (RCW 79.90.565)
- Archaeological Site Public Disclosure Exemption (RCW 42.56.300)
- Discovery of Human Remains (RCW 27.44)
Guidance to RCW 27.44
Coroner ME/Contact List
Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
1063 South Capitol Way, Suite 106
Olympia WA 98501
Phone: 360-586-3065
Fax: 360-586-3067