Md. Code Regs. 08.07.06.18 - Relics, Treasures, and Metal Detectors
A. The policy of the Service is to safeguard the
archeological resources under its care. The guidelines in B and C of this regulation
shall be followed.
B. Without a permit
from the Office of Archeology, Maryland Historical Trust, Department of Housing and
Community Development, and the Department, an individual may not dig in search of
buried relics or treasures, remove prehistoric or historic artifacts, or use metal
detectors, except as provided in §D of this regulation, within the boundaries
of lands, beaches, or under waters controlled by the Service.
C. Permits are issued to archeologists and other
qualified individuals who present a plan for scientific investigation to be carried
out under provisions of the Maryland Archeological Historic Properties Act, Article
83B, 5-623-----5-628, Annotated Code of Maryland. Copies of the law and application
for permit can be obtained from the Chief, Office of Archeology, Maryland Historical
Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032.
D. Metal Detector Exception.
(1) An exception to the permit requirements of
this regulation is for the use of a metal detector in the search for modern coins,
jewelry, and other items on designated swimming beaches operated by the Service,
with the exceptions of Point Lookout and Calvert Cliffs.
(2) An individual shall obtain permission to use a
metal detector as set forth in this regulation from the Service.
(3) A metal detector may be used during normal
park hours with the following exceptions:
(a) 9
a.m. through dusk from May 30 through Labor Day; and
(b) Other times at the discretion of the park
manager.
Notes
Regulation .18 amended effective August 4, 1976 (3:16 Md. R. 852); October 1, 1977 (4:18 Md. R. 1397); February 2, 1981 (7:22 Md. R. 2072)
Regulation .18D adopted effective May 4, 1987 (14:9 Md. R. 1079)
Regulations .18 adopted effective October 11, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1568)
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