MD Freestate Treasure Club - Code of Ethics and Regulations

TREASURE HUNTER'S CODE OF ETHICS

Before Searching public sites, always check laws, ordinances, or regulations that may govern your search.

Never trespass. Always get permission when searching private property.

Never leave open holes. Leave the search area exactly as it was before your searching.

Report the discovery of any items of significant historical value to the local historian, museum, or archaeological society.

If you discover live ammo or any lethal object or substance, do not touch it. Mark the site and notify authorities at once.

Be polite and informative to those who inquire about your sport/hobby. You are the ambassador of a pastime we want to protect, and we will be judged by how you act and respond.

CITY AND COUNTY PARKS

Permits are required if you wish to hunt city or county parks. These are obtained through local city or county park offices.

BALTIMORE CITY PARKS METAL DETECTING REGULATIONS

Observe all existing laws, whether national, state or local, and respect posted areas.

Don't destroy, damage, or deface public or private property, or what is left of a structure.

Don't dig at a depth lower than 6 inches without contacting the District Superintendent of Parks for permission.

Don't rebury unwanted items or leave litter lying around after you leave.

Fill in all holes and leave surface as you found it with leaves, sod, etc., on top.

Conduct yourself in a courteous and polite manner, and have consideration for others.

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	TREASURE HUNTER'S CODE OF ETHICS

Before Searching public sites, always check laws, ordinances, or regulations that may govern your search. Never trespass. Always get permission when searching private property. Never leave open holes. Leave the search area exactly as it was before your searching. Report the discovery of any items of significant historical value to the local historian, museum, or archaeological society. If you discover live ammo or any lethal object or substance, do not touch it. Mark the site and notify authorities at once. Be polite and informative to those who inquire about your sport/hobby. You are the ambassador of a pastime we want to protect, and we will be judged by how you act and respond.
CITY AND COUNTY PARKS Permits are required if you wish to hunt city or county parks. These are obtained through local city or county park offices.
BALTIMORE CITY PARKS METAL DETECTING REGULATIONS Observe all existing laws, whether national, state or local, and respect posted areas. Don't destroy, damage, or deface public or private property, or what is left of a structure. Don't dig at a depth lower than 6 inches without contacting the District Superintendent of Parks for permission. Don't rebury unwanted items or leave litter lying around after you leave. Fill in all holes and leave surface as you found it with leaves, sod, etc., on top. Conduct yourself in a courteous and polite manner, and have consideration for others.