22-3-915. Delay of repatriation for scientific study. (1) If repatriation is ordered after a hearing, a possessing entity may request a temporary delay in repatriation because of: (a) scientific study being conducted on or proposed to be conducted on human skeletal remains or funerary objects in its possession or control; or (b) good faith efforts to initiate or proceed with a scientific study of human skeletal remains or funerary objects in its possession or control. (2) If a hearings examiner determines that a possessing entity has provided evidence supporting a good faith effort regarding scientific study, the hearings examiner shall provide a reasonable period of delay to allow completion of the study prior to repatriation. History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 558, L. 2001.
Montana Legal Code
§ 22-3-915
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