Maryland § 5A-342
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5A-342, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5A-342.
(a) Without a permit, a person may not excavate, remove, destroy, injure, deface, or disturb a terrestrial archaeological site on land that the State owns or controls.
(b) The Trust does not need a permit to do anything for which a permit is required under this section.
(c) The Trust may issue a permit to excavate a terrestrial archaeological site on land the State owns or controls to any person that the Trust determines is qualified to conduct an excavation to collect objects and materials of historical or archaeological value or interest.
(d) A terrestrial archaeological excavation may be conducted only to benefit a reputable museum, an institution of higher education, or another recognized scientific or historical institution or organization, so as to increase knowledge and appreciation of historical and archaeological objects and materials.
(e) The Trust may adopt regulations to ensure that objects and materials collected in a terrestrial archaeological excavation are properly safeguarded and preserved.
(f) The Director or the Director’s designee may enforce the provisions of this subtitle relating to terrestrial archaeological historic property in the same manner as provided in § 5A-341(i) of this subtitle for submerged archaeological historic property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5A-342
What does Maryland Code § 5A-342 cover?
Section 5A-342 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5A-342?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5A-342" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5A-342 apply to my situation?
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