55-10 Preservation of Historic Sites and Antiquities - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 55-10PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SITES AND ANTIQUITIES55-10-01. Policy. It is hereby declared to be in the public interest to provide for thepreservation of historic sites, buildings, structures, and antiquities of state and national
significance for the inspiration, use, and benefit of the people of the state of North Dakota.55-10-02. Definitions.1.Land or water areas containing historical or archaeological value for the purpose of
this chapter are designated as "state historic sites". A state historic site is also an
area designated by the state historical society as a site possessing historical value of
state or national significance. The term state historic site includes the items defined
in this section.2.A "state historical marker" is a plaque, sign, or marker authorized by the state
historical society and includes markers maintained by the department of
transportation, the state parks and recreation department, or other departments or
agencies of the state and its governmental subdivisions.3.A "state archaeological site" is an area that primarily relates to prehistoric man,
designated by the state historical society as possessing state or national
significance.4.The "state historic sites registry" is a listing of sites designated by the state historical
board as state historic sites according to written criteria established by the board.
Sites that have lost characteristics for which they were determined to meet the
criteria may be removed from the registry by the state historical board. This registry,
and any subsequent annual updates, must be published and distributed.55-10-03. State historic sites - Registry. Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 503,