RSA 227-C:8-b Jurisdiction over Remains.

I. Subsequent to notification of the discovery of an unmarked human burial or human skeletal remains, the medical examiner of the county in which the remains were encountered shall determine as soon as possible whether the remains are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
II. If the county medical examiner determines that the remains are subject to the provisions of this chapter, he shall immediately proceed with his investigation. The county medical examiner shall notify the state archaeologist of the discovery of the human skeletal remains and of his findings. The state archaeologist shall immediately take charge of the remains and associated grave items.
III. Subsequent to taking charge of the human remains, the state archaeologist shall have 48 hours to make arr