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Archeological Permits
Permits to Perform Terrestrial Archeological Investigations on State-Owned or State-Controlled Lands, in Caves, and on Certain Private Properties
State law generally requires that a permit be obtained from the Maryland Historical Trust's Office of Archeology prior to conducting any archeological investigation or any other activity that may affect archeological resources on state-owned or state-controlled land, in any cave, and on certain designated private property. Property owners are not required to obtain a permit for activities on land they own. For more information on terrestrial permits, contact Charles Hall, State Terrestrial Archeologist, at 410-514-7665.
Permits to Perform Underwater Archeological Investigations on State-Owned or State-Controlled Submerged Lands
In Maryland, State waters include tidal waters up to the mean high tide line and three miles from the coastline, and non-tidal waters within the boundaries of the state that were navigable under the laws of the United States as of April 28, 1788, up to the ordinary high water mark. The Trust regulates and manages all prehistoric and historic cultural remains in, partially in, or submerged beneath State waters.
A permit is not required to inspect, study, explore, photograph, measure, record, conduct a reconnaissance survey, or otherwise use and enjoy a submerged archeological historic property if the use or activity does not:
involve excavation, destruction, or substantive injury of the historic property or its immediate environment;
endanger other persons or property; or
violate other regulations or provisions of federal, State, or local law.
Any other activities may require a permit to be obtained. For copies of the relevant regulations, permit application procedures, or more information, contact Susan Langley, State Underwater Archeologist, at 410-514-7662.
Last updated: January 2, 2008
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