5-1-18. Paleontological collections as property of state.
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Any scientifically significant paleontological collections recovered from lands under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of school and public lands are the property of the state. The repository or curation facility for collections from such lands shall be designated by the commissioner in consultation with a qualified paleontologist.