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Some laws effecting (Or being construed to effect) Metal Detecting / Excavating (Digging) / Removal of 'Artifacts' on Government / Indian Lands / Historic Preservation Sites / National Forests / Parks etc.
Digging/Detecting in these places can lead to some very bad and expensive consequences.
These Web sites might help:
New York State
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Office_of_Parks,_Recreation_and_Historic_Preservation
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=22
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks
AND:
http://www.metal-detecting-ghost-towns-of-the-east.com/metaldetectinglaws.html
http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/newyorklaw.htm
Other States:
Protected areas of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_areas_of_the_United_States
Some U.S. Laws:
Several of the other Federal laws related to the National Historic Preservation Act http://www.achp.gov/nhpa.html (NHPA) with which agencies must comply are:
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#NEPA
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (AHPA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#AHPA
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#ARPA
American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (AIRFA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#AIRFA
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#NAGPRA
Agency-Specific Legislation http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#specific
American Antiquities Act:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiquities_Act
ALSO: Remember to check Local communities for any laws, regulations or restrictions.
I'm sure the above list is incomplete.NEW laws (as well as current laws and regulations) are often being proposed, enacted or amended. Every Detectorist should research these laws and keep abreast of any NEW legislation.
Digging/Detecting in these places can lead to some very bad and expensive consequences.
These Web sites might help:
New York State
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Office_of_Parks,_Recreation_and_Historic_Preservation
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=22
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks
AND:
http://www.metal-detecting-ghost-towns-of-the-east.com/metaldetectinglaws.html
http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/newyorklaw.htm
Other States:
Protected areas of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_areas_of_the_United_States
Some U.S. Laws:
Several of the other Federal laws related to the National Historic Preservation Act http://www.achp.gov/nhpa.html (NHPA) with which agencies must comply are:
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#NEPA
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (AHPA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#AHPA
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#ARPA
American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (AIRFA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#AIRFA
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA); http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#NAGPRA
Agency-Specific Legislation http://www.achp.gov/relationship.html#specific
American Antiquities Act:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiquities_Act
ALSO: Remember to check Local communities for any laws, regulations or restrictions.
I'm sure the above list is incomplete.NEW laws (as well as current laws and regulations) are often being proposed, enacted or amended. Every Detectorist should research these laws and keep abreast of any NEW legislation.
