Alabama § 41-9-294 - Permit Etc., for Exploration or Excavation.
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§ 41-9-294. Permit Etc., for Exploration or Excavation.
(a) Any qualified individual, company, corporation, or public institution desiring to conduct any type of exploration or excavation of cultural resources shall first make application to the commission for a permit or contract to conduct the operation. If the commission finds that the granting of a permit or contract is in the best interest of the state, it may, subject to the other provisions of this division, grant the applicant a permit or contract for a period of time and under those terms and conditions as the commission considers to be in the best interest of the state.
(b) Holders of permits or contracts shall be responsible for obtaining permission of any federal agencies having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the United States Department of the Navy and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, prior to conducting those activities.
(c) Permits or contracts may be issued or made for any of the following activities, without limitation:
(1) Recreational diving permit or contract.
(2) Exploration and evaluation permit or contract.
(3) Excavation and recovery permit or contract.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 41-9-294
What does Code of Alabama § 41-9-294 cover?
Section 41-9-294 ("Permit Etc., for Exploration or Excavation.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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