Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-64.2 - Use areas
Metal detector use in state parks and recreation areas is prohibited except in the following areas:
(1)
Designated beach areas.
From May 22 to September 7 each year, metal detectors may be used on designated
beach areas from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. From September 8 to May 21 each
year, metal detectors may be used on designated beach areas during the hours
established in 571-subrule 61.10(10).
(2)
Drained lakes. When an
artificial lake has been drained or the water level lowered for any reason,
metal detector use may be allowed during the hours established in 571-subrule
61.10(10) only after the lake bed has been thoroughly surveyed for
archaeological resources and a survey report has been completed and approved by
the state historic preservation office.
Notes
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(1) Designated beach areas. From May 22 to September 7 each year, metal detectors may be used on designated beach areas from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. From September 8 to May 21 each year, metal detectors may be used on designated beach areas during the hours established in 571-61.1 (461A).
(2) Drained lakes. When an artificial lake has been drained or the water level lowered for any reason, metal detector use may be allowed during the hours established in 571-61.1 (461A) only after the lake bed has been thoroughly surveyed for archaeological resources and a survey report has been completed and approved by the state historic preservation office.