Section 10-386-1 - Permits(a) Any person may apply in writing to the Connecticut Historical Commission for a permit to conduct archaeological field studies on state lands or designated state archaeological preserves.(b) No permit shall be required for the use of metal detectors or similar electronic detection apparatus at state owned beach areas. All such activity shall be conducted in accordance with Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation current directives and regulations.(c) No permit shall be issued for any field investigation or excavation or both that would disturb a known Native American cemetery, burial site or other sacred site as defined in section 10-381(5) of the Connecticut General Statutes located on state lands or on a state archaeological preserve unless the following have been satisfied. (1) Thirty days advance written notification has been given by the permit applicant to the Native American Heritage Advisory Council requesting its review; and(2) If any human skeletal remains discovered are to be excavated, the permit holder and the State Archaeologist shall have entered into a written agreement pursuant to section 10-388(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-386-1
Adopted effective April 11, 2000