The purposes of this chapter are:
(1) To help provide adequate protection for unmarked human burials and human skeletal remains found anywhere within the State, including subaqueous lands, but excluding those found anywhere on federal land.(2) To provide adequate protection for unmarked human burials and human skeletal remains not within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner that are encountered during archaeological excavation, construction, or other ground disturbing activities.(3) To provide for adequate skeletal analysis of remains removed or excavated from unmarked human burials.(4) To provide for the dignified and respectful reinterment or other disposition of Native American, African American, and all other skeletal remains, including those of enslaved individuals and individuals of undetermined cultural affiliation.Amended by Laws 2021, ch. 142,s 1, eff. 9/10/2021.66 Del. Laws, c. 38, §1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§ 4, 5.;