SB 1749 - The act establishes the "State Office of Archaeology" working in conjunction with the State Historic Preservation Office to establish, implement, and administer federal and state programs for statewide archaeological and paleontological preservation. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources shall designate a director of the office who shall serve as the state archaeological officer. At a minimum, the director of the office shall be a professional archaeologist. The duties of the office are described in the act. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1749 - The act establishes the "State Office of Archaeology" working in conjunction with the State Historic Preservation Office to establish, implement, and administer federal and state programs for statewide archaeological and paleontological preservation. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources shall designate a director of the office who shall serve as the state archaeological officer. At a minimum, the director of the office shall be a professional archaeologist. The duties of the office are described in the act. JULIA SHEVELEVA