"Authorities on Mackinac Island say no laws have been broken as human remains have been removed from a construction site over the last two weeks. But that's being questioned by a local historic preservation group.

A lawyer representing the group Save our Island says it doesn't look like the law is being followed. Eric Starck contends state law requires a permit from a medical examiner in order to remove and relocate human remains.

The Mackinac Island police chief says no permit was issued, but the county medical examiner is aware of the removal process and has not objected.

Neither has the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians objected. The tribe plans to rebury the remains. "

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