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Florida Metal Detecting Laws 2018. Secretary Report May minutes accepted as published. In 2002 71 percent of Florida citizens voted for a constitutional amendment to prohibit smoking in most indoor workplaces. The website offers information on. Metal Detecting in Florida is governed by the State Laws of Antiquities and also by the federal law ARPA Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979.
On a beach a metal detector user must be careful not to stray onto private property or leased areas unless given permission by the ownerDec 17 2018 Ive heard some counties have permit requirements as well. Coast of Shipwrecks. It is important to understand it is in no way outlawed in the state. Secretary Report May minutes accepted as published. Metal detecting is practiced as a hobby in Florida so the state does not prohibit it. Metal detecting Jax beach with the TreasurePro in the wet dry sand.
Generally this hobby is allowed in Florida.
Secretary Report May minutes accepted as published. Many public beaches allow metal detecting between the high tide line and the toe of the dune. Metal detecting on State land is generally prohibited with few exceptions. Metal detector use can be regulated differently within each Florida county. The Floridian coast has been an active oceanic route for over 400 years. Violation of laws could result in a ticket imprisonment andor confiscation of equipment.