The state archaeologist in the cultural affairs department is designated as 'state archaeologist' for the purposes of the Cultural Properties Act [18-6-1 to 18-6-17 NMSA 1978]. The state archaeologist shall be professionally recognized in the discipline of archaeology, shall have achieved recognition for accomplishments in his field in the American southwest and shall have a specialized knowledge of New Mexico. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-16, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 13; 1986, ch. 10, § 6; 2004, ch. 25, § 31. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, changed 'office of cultural affairs' to 'cultural affairs department'.
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