North Carolina § 70-37 - Prohibited acts.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 70-37 — Prohibited acts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-37. Prohibited acts.
No person, unless acting under the provisions of G.S. 130-198 through G.S. 130-201, shall: Knowingly acquire any human skeletal remains removed from unmarked burials in North Carolina after October 1, 1981, except in accordance with the provisions of this Article; Knowingly exhibit or sell any human skeletal remains acquired from unmarked burials in North Carolina; or Knowingly retain human skeletal remains acquired from unmarked burials in North Carolina after October 1, 1981, for scientific analysis beyond a period of time provided for such analysis pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 70-32, 70-33 and 70-34, with the exception of those skeletal remains curated under the provisions of G.S. 70-35. Other provisions of criminal law concerning vandalism of unmarked human burials or human skeletal remains may be found in G.S. 14-149. History (1981, c. 853, s. 2.) Editor's Note. - G.S. 130-198 through 130-201, referred to in subsection (a) of this section, have been repealed. For present similar provisions, see G.S. 130A-383, 130A-385, 130A-389, and 130A-393.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 70-37
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 70-37 cover?
Section 70-37 ("Prohibited acts.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina § 70-37?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 70-37" (North Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 70-37 apply to my situation?
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