North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 70. Indian Antiquities, Archaeological Resources and Unmarked Human Skeletal Remains Protection § 70-11. Findings and purpose

(1) Archaeological resources on State lands are an accessible and irreplaceable part of the State's heritage;

(2) These resources are increasingly endangered because of their commercial attractiveness;

(3) Existing State laws do not provide adequate protection to prevent the loss and destruction of these archaeological resources and sites resulting from uncontrolled excavations and pillage; and

(4) There is a wealth of archaeological information which has been legally obtained by private individuals for noncommercial purposes and which could voluntarily be made available to professional archaeologists and institutions.