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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" citation="COMAR 08.07.06.18" title_num="08" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="06" heading="Relics, Treasures, and Metal Detectors.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The policy of the Service is to safeguard the archeological resources under its care. The guidelines in §§B and C of this regulation shall be followed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Without a permit from the Office of Archeology, Maryland Historical Trust, Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Department, an individual may not dig in search of buried relics or treasures, remove prehistoric or historic artifacts, or use metal detectors, except as provided in §D of this regulation, within the boundaries of lands, beaches, or under waters controlled by the Service.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Permits are issued to archeologists and other qualified individuals who present a plan for scientific investigation to be carried out under provisions of the Maryland Archeological Historic Properties Act, Article 83B, §§5-623—5-628, Annotated Code of Maryland. Copies of the law and application for permit can be obtained from the Chief, Office of Archeology, Maryland Historical Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Metal Detector Exception.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An exception to the permit requirements of this regulation is for the use of a metal detector in the search for modern coins, jewelry, and other items on designated swimming beaches operated by the Service, with the exceptions of Point Lookout and Calvert Cliffs.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An individual shall obtain permission to use a metal detector as set forth in this regulation from the Service.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A metal detector may be used during normal park hours with the following exceptions:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>9 a.m. through dusk from May 30 through Labor Day; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Other times at the discretion of the park manager.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>