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.
Theft or disturbance of underwater cultural resources is subject to criminal penalties.
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.
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.
Governmental Affairs first Amendment Offered
Governmental Affairs second Amendment Offered
Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Governmental Affairs with 2 amendments
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 2 amendments
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 141
Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 140
Agriculture and Forestry Substitute Offered
Third reading on day 5 Favorable from Agriculture and Forestry with 1 substitute
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Source: Alabama Legislature