Artifact Amnesty Feasibility Study
Comment Period Ended: September 4, 2015
At the request of the Florida Legislature in the 2015 – 2016 General Appropriations Act, SB 2500-A, Ch. 2015-232, Laws of Florida, Line Item 3083, the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources (Division) is preparing a study of the feasibility of implementing a one-time amnesty program of limited duration for persons who possess specimens, objects, or materials of historical or archaeological value found on land owned or controlled by the state or on land owned by a water authority.
Thank you to everyone who contributed comments to this study. Questions concerning the feasibility study may be directed to the Division at [email protected]. You may also view the frequently asked questions (.pdf)
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Governance of historical and archaeological resources on state lands
Florida Statutes
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