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Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1168.2: Certain institutions and museums to consult tribal

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leaders or certain state entities before disposition of remains.

Accredited educational institutions, or officially designated

institutions or museums as provided by Section 361 of Title 53 of

the Oklahoma Statutes, coming into possession or knowledge of human

skeletal remains or associated burial furniture from Oklahoma shall

consult if possible with tribal leaders, designated by the Oklahoma

Indian Affairs Commission, regarding the final disposition of said

remains prior to any activities related to scientific or educational

purposes. Where direct historical ties to existing tribal groups

cannot be established, consultation regarding final disposition

shall take place with the State Historic Preservation Officer, State

Archaeologist and the Director of the Oklahoma Museum of Natural

History.

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