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 leas-
es.
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 how remote the location. Never dig
in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vege-
tation.
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.
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