Sec.10-386-2. Professional qualifications

(a) To receive an archaeological permit, a principal investigator must possess the following professional qualifications:

(1) A graduate degree, from an accredited institution of higher learning, in archaeology, anthropology, material culture studies or a closely related field;

(2) At least sixteen months of professional experience or specialized training in archaeological field, laboratory or library research including at least four months of field experience in general North American archaeology and at least six months of experience in a supervisory role in northeastern archaeology; and

(3) At least six months field and laboratory experience in sites and materials of the type and period of the site which will be investigated (e.g.: six months experience in historical archaeology if the site is historical; or six months experience in prehistoric archaeology if the site is prehistoric).

(b) Any person lacking the prerequisite training and experience required in the above section may file for a permit for archaeological investigation on state lands if a principal investigator meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section agrees in writing to sponsor such an applicant. Both the permit holder and the sponsoring archaeologist shall be responsible for all permit-related research and performance standards noted in subsequent sections.

(c) No permit shall be issued for archaeological investigation of a state archaeological preserve except under the qualification standard of subsection (a) of this section.

(Adopted effective April 11, 2000)