Detecting is an activity which, like other leisure activities, requires a few general
guidelines. These recommendations will enable everyone to enjoy their hobby to the
full while respecting laws, places, the environment and other people.
Ensure you are informed of current legislation relating to discovery of treasure in
order to abide by the law.
Declare any fortuitous archaeological discoveries to the local authorities (town hall)
of the discovery site within 48 hours.
Before prospecting on a site, obtain permission from its owner(s) or guardian(s).
Respect the natural environment in which you are prospecting and any other places
to which you need access.
Systematically back-ll any holes you make so as to leave a site exactly how you
found it.
Keep any rubbish you nd in order to dispose of it in a dustbin.
Avoid detecting in areas where battles are known to have taken place during
wartime.
Exercise extreme caution with any suspect object resembling munitions, grendes,
mines, shells, bombs, etc. and notify the competent authorities (police, local
authorities, etc.) of any such object you nd.
Remember that you are an ambassador for metal detecting and it is important that
you c
onvey a positive image!
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