Minnesota § 138.32 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 138.32 — LEGISLATIVE INTENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.32. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
The state of Minnesota reserves to itself the exclusive right and privilege of field archaeology on state sites, in order to protect and preserve archaeological and scientific information, matter, and objects.
It is a declaration and statement of legislative intent that field archaeology on privately owned lands should be discouraged except in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of sections 138.31 to 138.42; and persons having knowledge of the location of archaeological sites are encouraged to communicate such information to the state archaeologist.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 138.32
What does Minnesota Statutes § 138.32 cover?
Section 138.32 ("LEGISLATIVE INTENT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 138.32?
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