Ind. Code § 14-21-1-27
Duties when buried human remains or burial grounds are disturbed; penalty
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 27. (a) A person who disturbs buried human remains or burial grounds shall do the following:
Sec. 27. (a) A person who disturbs buried human remains or burial grounds shall do the following:
(1) Notify the department within two (2) business days of the time of the disturbance.
(1) Notify the department within two (2) business days of the time of the disturbance.
(2) Treat or rebury the human remains in a manner and place according to rules adopted by the commission or a court order and permit issued by the state department of health under IC 23-14-57.
(2) Treat or rebury the human remains in a manner and place according to rules adopted by the commission or a court order and permit issued by the Indiana department of health under IC 23-14-57.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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