HB104 Alabama 2011 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Underwater Cultural Resources Act, definition of cultural resources amended to specify articles associated with shipwrecks, artifacts defined, recovery of abandoned artifacts not cultural resources in certain locations authorized, Secs. 41-9-291, 41-9-292 am'd. (2011-20030)

Description

<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act, underwater cultural resources are subject to regulation by the state. A permit is required to be obtained from the Alabama Historical Commission prior to the exploration or excavation of underwater cultural resources or for recreational diving related to cultural resources</p><p class="bill_description"> Theft or disturbance of underwater cultural resources is subject to criminal penalties</p><p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the term "cultural resources" is defined to include abandoned shipwrecks and all underwater archeological treasures and articles, whether or not associated with a shipwreck, if unclaimed for more than 50 years and eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historical Places or the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would amend the definition of cultural resources to include only articles and materials associated with shipwrecks and would delete references to articles which may be listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Section 41-9-291 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act, to further define the term "cultural resources." </p>

Subjects

Underwater Cultural Resources