I'm not really interested in man made artifacts, but this is truly a low blow.
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Rick Murchison:Uh, the last time I checked the Legislature had to "pass" any bill, and the Governor had to sign it to make it "law."
If some agency promulgated a new regulation that says what you've posted, it is likely there is insufficient law on the books to give it teeth, and that agency has overstepped their bounds and needs a little jolt from your local representative.
Let the letter writing begin.
Rick
Brad B:Reef Guy, I can tell you for a fact that they will next set their sights on the fossil collectors.
Brad B:Reef Guy, I can tell you for a fact that they will next set their sights on the fossil collectors.
Web Monkey:It wouldn't break my heart.
Look at it, take pictures, do a painting if it makes you happy, but leave everything where it was, so the next diver can see it too.
Artifacts and fossils belong where they are.
Terry
Isolated finds website:except those that are part of state and federal parks, preserves, management areas or reserves where cultural resources are specifically protected
Web Monkey:It wouldn't break my heart.
Look at it, take pictures, do a painting if it makes you happy, but leave everything where it was, so the next diver can see it too.
Artifacts and fossils belong where they are.
Terry
wreckdiver1715:The Florida DHR passed a law effective 1 June 2005, making it a misdemeanor to remove artifacts from Florida waters, to include lakes, rivers and out three miles on the ocean and Gulf side.