Wisconsin § 44.48 - Archaeological resources.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 44.48 — Archaeological resources., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44.48. Archaeological resources.
44.48(1) (1) Mapping. 44.48(1)(a) (a) The state historical society shall prepare maps of the archaeological resources of this state. 44.48(1)(b) (b) Using the best methods practicable with the funds available for that purpose, the state historical society shall prepare: 44.48(1)(b)1. 1. Initial archaeological resources maps based on currently available information. 44.48(1)(b)2. 2. Updated archaeological resources maps based on any additional information that is available, including onsite surveys. 44.48(1)(c) (c) The director may keep any specific information regarding archaeological resources closed to the public if the director determines that disclosure of the information would be likely to result in disturbance of the archaeological resources. 44.48(2) (2) State archaeology program. The state historical society shall establish and administer a state archaeology program. The state historical society may designate qualified archaeologists or institutions to undertake on behalf of the historical society specified archaeological surveys, studies, excavations or other activities. The state historical society may designate regions of the state within which the designated archaeologists or institutions may work. 44.48 History History: 1987 a. 395 . Down Down /statutes/statutes/44 true statutes /statutes/statutes/44/ii/48 Chs. 41-45, Cultural and Memorial Institutions; Veterans’ Affairs statutes/44.48 statutes/44.48 section true Menu » Statutes Related » Statutes » Chapter 44 × Details for PDF view Link (Permanent link) Bookmark this location View toggle Go to top of document Search in this chapter Search in this section Search in this agency Search in this chapter group Search in this chapter Search in this section Cross references for section Acts affecting this section References to this 1970 Statutes Annotations Appellate Court Citations Administrative Code Index Reference lines Clear highlighting 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on August 5, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after August 5, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 8-5-26)
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Section 44.48 ("Archaeological resources.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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