Md. Code Regs. 08.07.01.18

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.07.01.18 - 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 permits 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. An exception to the permit requirements of this regulation is for the use of metal detectors in the search for modern coins, jewelry, and other similar items on designated swimming beaches operated by the Service.

Md. Code Regs. 08.07.01.18

Regulations .18 adopted effective October 11, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1567)