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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-329 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part III - Historic Funds and Capital Projects|Section 5A-329 - Historic Marker Program Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Historic Marker Program Fund.    (b)    There is a Historic Marker Program Fund in the Trust.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to produce and install historic markers at sites of statewide historical significance.    (d)    The Trust shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing special fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of this article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated to the Fund in the State budget;        (2)    money recovered by the State to replace damaged or destroyed historic markers; and        (3)    money from any other source received for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The Trust may use money from the Fund to produce and install a historic marker at a site that the Trust determines to have statewide historical significance:        (1)    if the site is on State-owned land; or        (2)    if the site is not on State-owned land and at least one-half of the cost of producing and installing the historic marker is provided from sources other than the State.    (h)    Money in the Fund shall be invested in the same manner as other State money.    (i)    (1)    The Trust shall approve the form and text of historic markers produced and installed under this section.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Trust shall approve the location of a historic marker.        (3)    If a historic marker is to be placed within the right-of-way of a public highway or street, the unit of the State or the political subdivision that maintains the public highway or street shall approve the location and manner of installation of the historic marker.    (j)    The State owns the historic markers produced and installed under this section.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-333 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-333 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Archaeology Office” means the Archaeology Office established under § 5A-334 of this subtitle.    (c)    “Associated funerary objects” means objects that are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains as a part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture.    (d)    (1)    “Cave” has the meaning stated in § 5-1401 of the Natural Resources Article.        (2)    “Cave” includes:            (i)    any naturally occurring void, cavity, recess, cavern, sinkhole, grotto, rock shelter, or system of interconnecting passages beneath the surface of the earth or within a cliff or ledge; and            (ii)    natural subsurface water and drainage systems.    (e)    “Committee” means the Advisory Committee on Archaeology.    (f)    “Human remains” means any part of the body of a deceased human being in any state of decomposition.    (g)    “Native American” means an individual or a descendant of an individual who inhabited North America before European contact.    (h)    “Submerged archaeological historic property” means any underwater structure, remains, or object that:        (1)    yields or is likely to yield information significant to the study of human prehistory, history, or culture; and        (2)    (i)    is so embedded in underwater land that excavating tools are needed to move the bottom sediments to reach all or part of it and has remained unclaimed for at least 100 years; or            (ii)    is included or is eligible to be included in the National Register of Historic Places.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-334 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-334 - Archaeology Office -- in General

    (a)    There is an Archaeology Office in the Trust.    (b)    (1)    The Archaeology Office includes a research unit.        (2)    The research unit shall:            (i)    engage in and direct fundamental archaeological research;            (ii)    synthesize existing research information; and            (iii)    encourage archaeological research and investigation by museums, institutions of higher education, and scientific and historical institutions and organizations in the State.    (c)    (1)    The Director shall employ a Chief Archaeologist, a State Terrestrial Archaeologist, and a State Underwater Archaeologist in accordance with § 5A-316 of this subtitle.        (2)    (i)    Each archaeologist employed under this subsection shall have an advanced degree in archaeology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.            (ii)    The Chief Archaeologist shall be a professional archaeologist.        (3)    The Chief Archaeologist is the administrative head of the Archaeology Office.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Archaeology Office includes all staff members of the Trust who are archaeologists or hired to perform archaeological work, including those who may be assigned archaeological-related functions in other units of the Trust.        (2)    The Archaeology Office does not include individuals specifically assigned to a park, museum, or other site-specific facility under the jurisdiction of the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-336 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-336 - Advisory Committee on Archaeology

    (a)    There is an Advisory Committee on Archaeology.    (b)    (1)    The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Governor on recommendation of the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    The Committee shall include representatives of reputable museums, institutions of higher education, other recognized scientific or historical institutions or organizations, and qualified private firms that provide archaeological services.    (c)    Each member of the Committee shall have skill and knowledge in archaeological matters.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2005.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    The Committee shall elect a chair from among its members.    (f)    (1)    The Committee shall meet at least four times a year at the times and places that the chair sets.        (2)    At every meeting at least one of the following officers shall attend:            (i)    the Chief Archaeologist;            (ii)    the State Terrestrial Archaeologist; or            (iii)    the State Underwater Archaeologist.    (g)    A member of the Committee:        (1)    may not receive compensation for duties performed as a member; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (h)    The Committee shall:        (1)    advise and assist the Archaeology Office on archaeological matters; and        (2)    review policies, plans, and regulations relating to archaeological matters.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-337 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-337 - Communication of Information About Archaeological Sites

    A person who knows the location of an archaeological site in the State is encouraged to give the information to a reputable museum, an institution of higher education, another recognized scientific or historical institution or organization, or the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-338 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-338 - Archaeological Costs Incurred in State Projects

    The costs of archaeological work incurred in a State project on a site of archaeological or historical significance shall be as stated in § 7-114.1 of this article.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-340 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-340 - Submerged Archaeological Historic Property -- in General

    (a)    Submerged archaeological historic property on or taken from underwater land over which the State has sovereign control is the property of the State.    (b)    The State may convey title to part or all of submerged archaeological historic property it owns in accordance with a permit, if the Board of Public Works approves the permit in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 3 of this article.    (c)    (1)    The Trust and a holder of a permit under § 5A-341 of this subtitle may enter into an agreement to dispose of submerged archaeological historic property recovered by the holder.        (2)    The agreement may divide the recovered submerged archaeological historic property between the State and the holder.        (3)    Subject to approval of the Board of Public Works, the division may be in value or in kind.        (4)    The Trust shall be the arbiter of the division, acting in the best interest of the State and giving consideration to the fair treatment of the permit holder.        (5)    An agreement under this subsection shall provide reasonable compensation to the permit holder for any recovered submerged archaeological historic property claimed and turned over to the State.    (d)    The Trust shall:        (1)    establish an educational program to train interested members of the public to identify and register submerged archaeological historic property; and        (2)    certify members of the public who successfully complete the educational program.    (e)    (1)    The Trust shall adopt regulations on issuing permits and disposing of and transferring submerged archaeological historic property under this subtitle.        (2)    The regulations shall be adopted:            (i)    with the approval of the Secretary; and            (ii)    in consultation with the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and appropriate public and private sector groups in the State, including sport divers, professional dive operators, dive clubs, salvors, archaeologists, commercial fishermen, and historic preservationists.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-342 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-342 - Terrestrial Archaeological Excavation

    (a)    Without a permit, a person may not excavate, remove, destroy, injure, deface, or disturb a terrestrial archaeological site on land that the State owns or controls.    (b)    The Trust does not need a permit to do anything for which a permit is required under this section.    (c)    The Trust may issue a permit to excavate a terrestrial archaeological site on land the State owns or controls to any person that the Trust determines is qualified to conduct an excavation to collect objects and materials of historical or archaeological value or interest.    (d)    A terrestrial archaeological excavation may be conducted only to benefit a reputable museum, an institution of higher education, or another recognized scientific or historical institution or organization, so as to increase knowledge and appreciation of historical and archaeological objects and materials.    (e)    The Trust may adopt regulations to ensure that objects and materials collected in a terrestrial archaeological excavation are properly safeguarded and preserved.    (f)    The Director or the Director’s designee may enforce the provisions of this subtitle relating to terrestrial archaeological historic property in the same manner as provided in § 5A-341(i) of this subtitle for submerged archaeological historic property.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-343 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-343 - Caves

    (a)    (1)    This section applies to all archaeological, prehistoric, and historic features found in any cave, including:            (i)    all or any part of any burial grounds, historic or prehistoric ruins, and archaeological sites; and            (ii)    relics, inscriptions, saltpeter workings, fossils, bones, and remains of historical human activity.        (2)    Without a permit issued under this section, a person may not excavate, remove, destroy, injure, deface, or disturb features found in a cave.    (b)    In accordance with §§ 5A-341 and 5A-342 of this subtitle, an individual trained in archaeology may apply for and be issued a permit to excavate or remove features described in subsection (a) of this section from or in a cave on land that the State owns or controls by rights under a lease, option contract, or purchase contract.    (c)    (1)    An individual may apply for a permit to excavate or remove archaeological, prehistoric, and historic features from a cave on privately owned land.        (2)    An applicant for a permit shall:            (i)    be trained in archaeology;            (ii)    give the Trust a detailed statement of the purposes and objectives of the proposed excavation or removal;            (iii)    agree to provide the Trust with information from and results of any excavation, study, or collection in accordance with the terms of the permit;            (iv)    obtain the prior written consent of the owner of the land on which the excavation or removal will be conducted; and            (v)    agree to carry the permit while conducting the excavation or removal authorized by the permit.        (3)    A permit may be issued for a maximum term of 2 years and may be renewed.        (4)    A permit is not transferable, but a person working under the direct supervision of the permit holder need not obtain a separate permit.    (d)    Any object or material of archaeological, prehistoric, or historic value or interest found in a cave on privately owned land is the property of the owner of the land.    (e)    If a person uses a cave for recreational or scientific purposes with the prior consent of and without a charge by the owner and sustains an injury, the owner and an authorized agent of the owner acting within the scope of the agent’s authority are not liable for the injury.    (f)    The Director and the Director’s designee may enforce the provisions of this part relating to archaeological historic property found in caves in the same manner as provided in § 5A-341(i) of this subtitle for submerged archaeological historic property.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-344 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-344 - Hearings

    (a)    If the Director or the Director’s designee takes any enforcement action under this subtitle against a permit holder, the permit holder shall be given an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, notice shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Director or the Director’s designee shall provide notice that a hearing will be held within 30 days after the enforcement action, unless a different period is agreed to by the parties.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-345 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-345 - Archaeological Historic Property on Privately Owned Land

    (a)    The provisions of this subtitle that protect property on land under State control if it is submerged archaeological historic property, terrestrial archaeological historic property, or archaeological historic property in a cave may apply to similar historic property on privately owned land if:        (1)    the owner asks the Trust in writing to apply the provisions to the property; and        (2)    the Trust determines that the property is eligible for the Maryland Register of Historic Properties and deserves protection.    (b)    Unless the State controls privately owned land by rights under a lease, option contract, or purchase contract, this subtitle does not:        (1)    limit the use of the land by the owner or the owner’s guest; or        (2)    require the owner or guest to hold a permit before conducting any activity on the land.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-346 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part IV - Archaeological Property|Section 5A-346 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties

    (a)    (1)    A person who violates § 5A-339, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle, or a regulation adopted under any of those sections is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.        (2)    If a person is found guilty of a violation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court:            (i)    may impose costs against the person; and            (ii)    on request by the Trust, may revoke any permit issued to the person under § 5A-340, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle.        (3)    Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation.    (b)    (1)    A person who violates any term of a permit issued under § 5A-341 of this subtitle for use of a submerged archaeological historic property for commercial salvage or other income-producing purpose is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.        (2)    If a person is found guilty of a violation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court:            (i)    may impose costs against the person; and            (ii)    on request by the Trust, may revoke the person’s permit.        (3)    Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation.    (c)    Materials and recorded information obtained in violation of § 5A-339, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle are subject to appropriation by the State and will be managed, cared for, and administered by the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-349 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part V - Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program|Section 5A-349 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Operating support” means money for necessary administrative, technical, or professional services, and related expenses.    (c)    “Panel” means the Museum Assistance Review Panel.    (d)    “Program” means the Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-350 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part V - Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program|Section 5A-350 - Scope

    This part applies to a museum in the State that:         (1)    is organized on a nonprofit basis for essentially educational or preservation purposes;        (2)    cares for tangible inanimate objects that the museum owns or uses;        (3)    exhibits those objects to the public on a regular schedule; and        (4)    interprets the State’s cultural heritage, history, natural history, or history of science and technology.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-351 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part V - Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program|Section 5A-351 - Findings

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that:        (1)    museums present, interpret, and preserve unusual and significant objects of the State’s heritage for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of the residents of the State;        (2)    museums are unique and beneficial resources that supplement the State’s educational system;        (3)    museums are repositories and caretakers of irreplaceable cultural objects for the benefit of today’s generation and generations yet to come;        (4)    museums, including those located in small communities, play an important and cost-effective role in the State’s leisure time and tourism industry;        (5)    it is not feasible or desirable to display the entire history and heritage of the State in a single facility at one location;        (6)    the history and heritage of the State should be displayed and interpreted to the public where the history happened and the heritage arose, so that centers of community pride may be created and tourist activity may be dispersed throughout the State; and        (7)    the public interest is served by helping museums to become more accessible and by helping residents of the State and visitors to understand the State’s diverse heritage.    (b)    The General Assembly finds that the public interest is served by establishing a program of financial assistance to support the upgrade, care, research, interpretation, documentation, and display of the State’s irreplaceable museum collections.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-352 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part V - Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program|Section 5A-352 - Established

    There is a Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program of the Trust.