Mass State law concerning Littoral rights on state beaches?

[Jullax15]

Hey all,

Hope this question hasn’t been beaten to death. Do littoral rights in Massachusetts include state beaches? Can I metal detect over the low water line in a state park—its technically public property right? Thanks!!!

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Hey all,

Hope this question hasn’t been beaten to death. Do littoral rights in Massachusetts include state beaches? Can I metal detect over the low water line in a state park—its technically public property right? Thanks!!!

Per law you just need to ask permission from a park ranger.


This Massachusetts regulation governs the use of metal detectors on State Forests and Parks property:

“No Person shall use or offer to use metal detectors on Department property except at the discretion of the area Supervisor on designated swimming beaches and designated campsites. The Director may issue a special use permit authorizing archaeologically-related or geologically related activities.”

 

[Jullax15]

Gotcha; thanks!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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