The Legislature website will be offline intermittently between 7 AM - 7 PM on Saturday, September 26 for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Chapter 27.44 RCW

INDIAN GRAVES AND RECORDS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 27.44.020Examination permitted—Removal to archaeological repository.
HTMLPDF 27.44.030Intent.
HTMLPDF 27.44.040Protection of Indian graves—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 27.44.050Civil action by Indian tribe or member—Time for commencing action—Venue—Damages—Attorneys' fees.
HTMLPDF 27.44.055Skeletal human remains—Duty to notify—Ground disturbing activities—Coroner determination—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 27.44.901Liberal construction—1989 c 44.