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Reporting Human Remains


Halt all work within 100 feet of the discovery.

Call local law enforcement.

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Human Remains & the Law


Abuse or desecration of a dead human body

Ancient human remains on nonfederal lands that are not state lands

Utah Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act

Contact Dr. Derinna Kopp, 801-245-7245

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