Metal Detecting In Georgia?

You Should Know The Law

If you are metal detecting in Georgia, be sure to follow the State Laws of Antiquities.

These laws follow the Federal ARPA law, (Archaelogical Resource Preservation Act)

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) ARPA was enacted by Congress in 1979 to protect our nation's archaeological resources located on public lands. This law provides for punishment of individuals who knowingly loot or vandalize archaeological sites by imposing stiff fines, imprisonment, and confiscation of artifacts as well as tools and vehicles used in the violation. Although ARPA does not apply to state lands, the passage of this law paved the way for states, including Georgia, to enact similar laws for the protection of cultural resources located on state lands.

ARPA was the signature law that set the standards in every State when it came to the digging of and the removal of any artifacts.

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If you plan to metal detect in Georgia parks, you should check with each town or village to see what their policies are like.

You should also check the State's

National Historic Preservation Act.

Remember, you can metal detect in Georgia, but not on State Lands, or beaches.

Do Not Let These Laws Stop You From Metal Detecting in Georgia

I receive many emails from people who are upset with the laws that restrict our ability to enjoy the hobby. Many individuals just give up, and their detectors end up in the closet, never to be used again. That’s the wrong approach.

Giving up the hobby of metal detecting is a defeatist attitude that only gives more power to the bureaucrats. Giving up is exactly what they want us to do. I’m not saying that we should break the laws by going on to State Lands and dig up as many finds as we can. What I am saying is that we should all follow the law, but challenge them by speaking out against them. I know many instances where the laws that govern detecting in certain areas have been reduced to allow it. But this change came only after individuals spoke loud and clear.

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“Are You Interested In A Metal Detector Or Accessories?

If you do not own a metal detector and you are thinking of purchasing one, do not over spend. Too often, newcomers to the hobby buy expensive detectors only to discover nothing but confusion about how to use their new model.

If you spend between $350-$450 on a new model, that is good enough. Just read the owners manual, and practice with your detector, and you will do fine. Move up to the high end models after you have become proficient in the hobby.

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