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Statute

Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act ("NAGPRA"), 25 U.S.C. § 3001-3002, § 3005

Citation

25 U.S.C. § 3001-3002, § 3005

Summary

Section 3001 of the Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act defines key terms used throughout the Act. Section 3005 (a) outlines the procedure for repatriation of Native American human remains and objects possessed or controlled by Federal agencies and museums.

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