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LA Rev Stat § 25:956 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§956. Amnesty program

RS 956 - Amnesty program  A. A natural or juridical person possessing human remains in violation of this Chapter may voluntarily relinquish possession of such human remains to the Louisiana Department of Justice without sanctions under this Chapter. The attorney general shall be vested with the authority and discretion to waive civil sanctions under this Chapter for any person who voluntarily relinquishes human remains.  B. Upon voluntarily relinquishing human remains pursuant to this Chapter, any person may designate which qualified entity or entities the human remains should be transmitted to for permanent curation following analysis for compliance with other laws. Such transmissions shall occur only with the concurrence of the designated qualified entity or entities. Failing such concurrence or direction, the disposition of human remains relinquished or acquired by the Louisiana Department of Justice pursuant to this Chapter shall be within the discretion of the attorney general.  Acts 2016, No. 531, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 25:957 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§957. Exemptions

RS 957 - Exemptions  A. The following shall be exempt from the restrictions and prohibitions of this Chapter:  (1) Private and public institutions of primary, secondary, or higher education.  (2) Federal, state, and local governments and any political subdivisions thereof as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement officials acting within their statutory authority.  (3) Qualified museums or research institutions.  (a) A "qualified museum or research institution" means an entity that is a juridical person pursuant to Louisiana law that has an explicitly stated educational or research purpose as part of their mission and juridical personage registration.  (b) A qualified museum or research institution shall submit notification of retention of human remains in its possession to the Louisiana Department of Justice within one year of June 17, 2016.  (c) A qualified museum or research institution, upon reasonable notice, shall submit to the attorney general for analysis any human skeletal remains in its possession.  (d) A qualified museum or research institution shall notify the Louisiana Department of Justice within six months of any acquisition of known human remains not included in any initial disclosure under this Chapter.  B. The Louisiana Department of Justice shall hold in a centralized database all records of qualified museums and research institutions, exempt as provided in this Section, that have complied with the requirements of this Chapter.  Acts 2016, No. 531, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 25:958 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§958. Conflicts with existing laws

RS 958 - Conflicts with existing laws  A. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to supplant the primary criminal jurisdiction of district attorneys under R.S. 14:101, R.S. 8:655, R.S. 8:659, R.S. 8:678, R.S. 17:2280, R.S. 17:2354.4, R.S. 17:2354.5, or R.S. 25:937.  B. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to restrict or limit, and are explicitly superseded by, the law relative to anatomical gifts and donations authorized under R.S. 17:2271 et seq. or R.S. 17:2351 et seq.  C. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to restrict or limit, and are explicitly superseded by, the rights of descendants and family members to control human remains under R.S. 8:651 et seq.  D. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to restrict or limit, and are explicitly superseded by, the licensed or otherwise authorized practice of funeral directing, cremation, and cemetery operation as authorized in Titles 8 and 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  E. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to restrict or limit, and are explicitly superseded by, the authority of coroners as authorized by Title 13 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  F. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to restrict or limit, and are explicitly superceded by, the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act, pursuant to R.S. 8:671 et seq., the Louisiana Historical Cemetery Preservation Act, pursuant to R.S. 25:931 et seq., and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.  Acts 2016, No. 531, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 25:959 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§959. Enforcement

RS 959 - Enforcement  The attorney general shall administer the provisions of this Chapter and shall be charged with the investigation and enforcement of this Chapter. The prosecution of the civil provisions of this Chapter shall be concurrently within the prosecutorial discretion of the attorney general and the district attorney for the parish in which the violations occur. The prosecution of the criminal provisions of this Chapter shall be within the discretion of the district attorney for the parish in which the violations occur, subject to the district attorney's recusal to the attorney general within the appropriate district attorney's discretion.  Acts 2016, No. 531, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1000 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1000. Legislative intent

RS 1000 - Legislative intent  The legislature hereby recognizes that no Naval or Marine Corps war memorial has been established in Louisiana, despite the heroic participation and sacrifices of its citizens in World War II and subsequent conflicts in which the United States has been engaged. The legislature further recognizes that a fitting memorial should be established to honor the Louisianians who participated so valiantly in the naval efforts of World War II and the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts and that the opportunity to secure a destroyer to be docked in Louisiana waters as a lasting memorial would honor Louisiana naval personnel and, in addition, would form an outstanding tourist attraction for Louisianians and other people visiting our state. It is further recognized that the opportunity to obtain a presently available destroyer, the U.S.S. Kidd, should not be neglected, since this valiant destroyer, named for Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who was killed at Pearl Harbor, has a distinguished record in both conflicts and therefore presents to the state an opportunity which may not again arise to acquire and establish the U.S.S. Kidd as a Naval war memorial, and that, therefore, a long delayed public service thus can be achieved through acquisition of this destroyer or, if that proves impossible, then another suitable memorial.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 415, §1; Acts 1992, No. 68, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1001 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1001. Commission

RS 1001 - Commission  A. There is hereby created in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, office of tourism, the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission. The commission shall be composed of seventeen members, one of whom shall be the secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, or his designee, one of whom shall be the secretary of veterans affairs, or his designee, and fifteen of whom shall be appointed by the governor.  B. The initial appointive members of the commission shall be appointed by September 15, 1979, and in making his appointments, the governor shall designate five members to serve initial terms of two years, five to serve initial terms of four years, and six to serve initial terms of six years. Thereafter, the members shall be appointed for terms of six years each. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the governor by appointment for the unexpired term.  C. The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge. The commission shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and such other officers as it shall determine. The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each year and may hold other meetings upon call of the chairman or a majority of the members. A majority of serving members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  D. Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attendance at meetings and otherwise in the performance of the duties of the commission at the direction of the commission.  E.(1) The governor or the commission may remove a member for cause.  (2) If a member misses two consecutive meetings and the absences have not been approved by the commission, the commission may remove the member. If the commission seeks to remove a member pursuant to this Paragraph, it shall notify the governor in writing prior to removal of the member. If the governor does not object to the removal within thirty days of receipt of written notification, the commission may remove the member.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 415, §1; Acts 2009, No. 84, §1; Acts 2016, No. 100, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1002 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1002. Duties

RS 1002 - Duties  A. The commission shall have authority to acquire, transport, berth, renovate, equip, operate, and maintain, and to exhibit the destroyer U.S.S. Kidd or, if acquisition thereof becomes impossible or impractical, then any other property acquired for use as a permanent public naval and marine corps, or both memorial, and to adopt rules and regulations for the use of such memorial and its properties.  B. The commission shall have control over the destroyer U.S.S. Kidd or other naval and marine corps, or both memorial, and over any improvements and exhibits located thereon and any additions constructed, created, leased, acquired, or erected in connection therewith.  C. The commission shall select a site for permanently docking the U.S.S. Kidd or other naval and marine corps, or both memorial within Louisiana and make all necessary arrangements for acquiring a location for its exhibition.  D. The commission shall be responsible for all distribution and collection of funds connected with this project. It is also authorized to contract for, receive, accept and expend any funds made available from public or private sources. No employees of the commission shall be deemed to be employees of the state or be entitled to join the state retirement system.  E. Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 109, §2, eff. June 29, 1985.  F. The commission shall not authorize reports and recommendations which include the issue, publication, or distribution of general information documents or pamphlets, which are published on a regular basis and are generally known as newsletters.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 415, §1; Acts 1985, No. 109, §2, eff. June 29, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 827, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1005 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1005. Legislative intent

RS 1005 - Legislative intent The legislature hereby recognizes that it is appropriate to establish a naval museum on the Mississippi River at Kenner and that including a naval vessel of historic significance as part of such museum will be a significant factor in its effectiveness. The legislature finds that such a museum would be an excellent educational and historical facility for Louisianians, especially school children, and would also be a distinctive attraction to visitors to Louisiana and that the location of such a facility at Kenner would complement and be complemented by the many museums and other visitor attractions located there. The legislature recognizes that the museum would also pay fitting tribute to those citizens of Louisiana who participated in the naval engagements of our past wars. Acts 1992, No. 68, §1; Acts 2014, No. 89, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1005.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1005.1. Commission

RS 1005.1 - Commission  A. There is hereby created in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, office of tourism, the Kenner Naval Museum Commission. The commission shall be composed of eleven members, one of whom shall be the secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, or his designee, one of whom shall be the director of veterans affairs and nine of whom shall be appointed by the governor, subject to Senate confirmation. At least six of the members shall be residents of Kenner recommended by members of the legislature representing the city of Kenner and the remaining appointive members shall be appointed from recommendations by members of the legislature representing Jefferson Parish in such a manner as to provide general parishwide representation on the commission.  B. The initial appointive members of the commission shall be appointed by September 15, 1992, and in making his appointments, the governor shall designate three members to serve initial terms of two years, three to serve initial terms of four years, and three to serve initial terms of six years. Thereafter, the members shall be appointed for terms of six years each. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member of the commission may be removed by the governor for cause.  C. The commission shall be domiciled in Kenner. The commission shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and such other officers as it shall determine. The commission shall hold at least three regular meetings each year and may hold other meetings upon call of the chairman or a majority of the members. Six members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  D. Members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attendance at meetings and otherwise in the performance of the duties of the commission at the direction of the commission. Any such expenses shall be payable only out of self-generated funds of the commission. No state generated funds shall be used for the upkeep and operation of the commission.  Acts 1992, No. 68, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1005.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1005.2. Duties

RS 1005.2 - Duties A. The commission shall have authority to acquire, lease, transport, berth, renovate, equip, operate, and maintain, and to exhibit any property acquired for use as a permanent naval museum, and to adopt rules and regulations for the use of such museum and its properties. B. The commission may have control over any naval museum vessel it acquires and shall have control over any improvements and exhibits located thereon and any additions constructed, created, leased, acquired, or erected in connection therewith. C. The commission shall select a site for permanently docking any naval museum vessel it acquires at Kenner and make all necessary arrangements for leasing or acquiring a location for its exhibition. D. The commission shall be responsible for all distribution and collection of funds connected with this project. It is also authorized to contract for, receive, accept, and expend any funds made available from public or private sources. No employees of the commission shall be deemed to be employees of the state or be entitled to join the state retirement system. E. The commission is authorized and empowered to contract for professional management of all or part of the operations of any naval vessels it acquires and related facilities. F. The commission shall have the authority to contract with the U.S.O., U.S. Navy and any other branch of the U.S. Armed Services, other naval and military museums, military and quasi-military organizations, corporations, individuals, and other legal entities for the purpose of soliciting and acquiring exhibits, equipment, additional improvements, films, videos, photographs, and memorabilia for public display, as well as donations for the acquisition of such items, and for events on any naval vessel it acquires. Acts 1992, No. 68, §1; Acts 2014, No. 89, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1011 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1011. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

RS 1011 - Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1012 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1012. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

RS 1012 - Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1013 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1013. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

RS 1013 - Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1014 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1014. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

RS 1014 - Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1015 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1015. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

RS 1015 - Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1016 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1016. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

RS 1016 - Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1021 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1021. Declaration of purpose

RS 1021 - Declaration of purpose  A.(1) The Legislature of Louisiana hereby recognizes that October 12, 1992, marks the five hundredth anniversary of the voyages of discovery of Christopher Columbus and that all persons in this state should look with pride on the achievements and contributions of this courageous man.  (2) The legislature further recognizes that as the United States approaches the quincentenary of the voyages of discovery of Christopher Columbus, it is appropriate to celebrate and commemorate this anniversary through local and statewide observances and activities planned, encouraged, coordinated, and conducted by a commission representative of appropriate persons and public and private authorities and organizations.  B. The legislature declares, therefore, that it is the purpose of this Chapter to create the Louisiana Quincentenary Commission to promote and coordinate activities to commemorate the quincentennial of the voyages of Christopher Columbus.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1022 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1022. Louisiana Quincentenary Commission; creation; appointments of members; terms; officers; meetings; domicile

RS 1022 - Louisiana Quincentenary Commission; creation; appointments of members; terms; officers; meetings; domicile  A. The Louisiana Quincentenary Commission, hereafter referred to as the "commission", is hereby created and established in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.  B. The commission shall consist of eighteen members appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure.  C. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.  D. The members of the commission shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and other officers as they deem necessary for the efficient operation of the business of the commission.  E. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reimbursed on a vouchered basis for actual expenses, including travel expenses, to the extent that funds are made available for such purpose.  F. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.  G. The commission shall meet at least semi-annually on such a date and at such a time and place as it may designate. All meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or at the call of a quorum of members upon not less than seven days written notice, unless notice is waived. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business at any regular or special meeting.  H. The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge but may hold public meetings elsewhere in the state.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1; Acts 1990, No. 819, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1023 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1023. Powers and duties

RS 1023 - Powers and duties  The commission shall:  (1) Plan and develop activities appropriate to commemorate the quincentenary of the voyages of Columbus, including a limited number of projects to be undertaken by the state, seeking to harmonize and balance the important goals of ceremony and celebration with the equally important goals of scholarship and education.  (2) Encourage private organizations and local governments to organize and participate in quincentennial activities commemorating and examining the historic events associated with those voyages.  (3) Serve as a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information about quincentennial events and plans in the state.  (4) Cooperate and coordinate with the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission in preparing a comprehensive plan of commemoration to suit the national celebration.  (5) Encourage state agencies to develop quincentenary programs such as the creation of commemorative automobile license plates and public programs in state and local parks, museums, and libraries.  (6) Seek cooperation, advice, and assistance from both private and governmental agencies and organizations, including local governments, learned societies, academic institutions, and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, and professional groups and associations.  (7) Adopt rules and regulations regarding the use of any logos, symbols, or marks originated under authority and certified by the commission for use in connection with the state commemoration of the quincentennial, or any facsimile thereof.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1024 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1024. Funding; donations and grants

RS 1024 - Funding; donations and grants  The commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of any private or public funds in the form of donations of money, grants, property, or personal services from individuals, corporations, and governments for such purposes. However, the commission shall first adopt rules and regulations under which it may accept such donations or grants of money, property, or personal services, including the procedure for determining the value of the donation.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1025 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1025. Annual report

RS 1025 - Annual report  The commission shall submit a report annually to the governor, the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, and no later than thirty days prior to the beginning of each regular session of the legislature until the commission terminates. The first annual report shall include specific recommendations for commemorating and coordinating the quincentenary and related activities.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1026 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1026. Cooperation by other state entities

RS 1026 - Cooperation by other state entities  All departments, commissions, boards, agencies, officers, and institutions of the state and all subdivisions thereof shall cooperate with the commission in carrying out the powers and purposes of this Chapter.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:1027 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§1027. Termination of commission

RS 1027 - Termination of commission  The commission shall terminate on December 31, 1992.  Acts 1988, No. 4, §1; Acts 1990, No. 819, §1.