R807-1-8. Designation of Repositories

(1) Any facility, other than a place of reburial, seeking to be designated as a repository shall submit to the Museum:

(a) a completed Facility Assessment Form, a copy of which may be obtained from the Museum; and

(b) any other information relating to the facility's ability to provide adequate curation appropriate to the nature and content of collections requested by the Museum.

(2) If the Museum determines that a facility is able to provide adequate curation, the Museum will enter into a memorandum of agreement that will designate that facility as a repository and ensure continued adequate curation at that facility. The memoranda of agreement shall include the following:

(a) reporting provisions;

(b) provisions for periodic review and monitoring; and

(c) conditions triggering the revocation of collections from state lands.

(3) Any facility denied repository status may appeal the Museum's decision within 30 days of the denial of status pursuant to the procedures set forth in R807-1-13 below.