GENERAL INFORMATION
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Metal Detectorist's
CODE OF ETHICS
1)
Always check federal, state, county and local laws before
searching. It is your responsibility to "know the law."
2)
Abide by all laws, ordinances or regulations that may govern your
search, and the area you will be in.
3)
Never trespass. Always obtain permission prior to entering private
property, mineral claims, or underwater salvage leases.
4)
Do not damage, deface, destroy, or vandalize any property,
including ghost towns and deserted structures, and never tamper
with any equipment at the site.
5)
Never litter. Always pack out what you take in, and remove all
trash dug in your search.
6)
Fill all holes, regardless of how remote the location; never dig in a
way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.
7)
Do not build fires, camp at or park in non-designated or restricted
areas.
8)
Leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.
9)
Never contaminate wells, creeks, or any other water supplies.
10)
Be courteous, considerate, and thoughtful at all times.
11)
Report the discovery of any items of historic significance to the
local historical society or proper authorities.
12)
Uphold all finders, search, and salvage agreements.
13)
Promote responsible historical research and artifact recovery and
the sharing of knowledge with others.
