# 22 V.S.A. § 761: State Archaeologist; survey; protection of archaeological sites

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S761

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 V.S.A. § 761
- **Heading:** State Archaeologist; survey; protection of archaeological sites
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 761

## Text

(a) The State Historic Preservation Officer shall employ a State Archaeologist through the classified service who shall conduct and maintain a survey of sites of archaeological and anthropological specimens located within the State. The State Archaeologist shall make the survey available to agencies of the State government that, in his or her opinion, may conduct activities that may affect these archaeological or anthropological sites.

(b) All information regarding the location of archaeological sites and underwater historic properties shall be confidential except that the State Archaeologist shall provide this information to qualified individuals or organizations, public agencies and nonprofit organizations for archaeological and scientific research or for preservation and planning purposes when the State Archaeologist determines that the preservation of these properties is not endangered.

## Nearby sections

- [22 V.S.A. § 701 § 701. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S701.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 721 § 721. Creation of Division](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S721.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 722 § 722. State Historic Preservation Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S722.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 723 § 723. Duties and powers of Division and State Historic Preservation Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S723.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 724 § 724. Historic preservation special funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S724.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 725 § 725. Acceptance of funds or gifts for historic sites and Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S725.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 741 § 741. Creation of Advisory Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S741.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 742 § 742. Duties and powers of the Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S742.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 743 § 743. Cooperation of agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S743.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 761 § 761. State Archaeologist; survey; protection of archaeological sites](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S761.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 762 § 762. Field investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S762.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 763 § 763. Designation of archaeological sites](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S763.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 764 § 764. Permits for exploration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S764.md)
- [22 V.S.A. § 765 § 765. Transfer of State property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T22_C14_S765.md)

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