SB81 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
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.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Alabama Cultural
Resources Act prohibits the salvaging of cultural
resources from the waters of this state except with
a permit. The term "cultural resource" is broadly
defined to include underwater items on lands under
navigable waters whether or not associated with a
shipwreck. A violation of this act is a criminal
offense</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would amend the definition of
cultural resources to specify cultural resources
are those found with any shipwreck, would add a
definition for artifacts, and would provide that it
would be lawful to recover abandoned artifacts
which are not cultural resources from submerged
lands that are under navigable rivers in this
state</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 41-9-291 and 41-9-292 of the Code
of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Underwater Cultural
Resources Act; to amend the definition of cultural resources;
to add a definition for artifacts; and to provide that it
would be lawful to recover abandoned artifacts which are not
cultural resources from submerged lands that are under
navigable rivers in this state.
</p>
Subjects
Underwater Cultural Resources
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Energy and Natural Resources |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB81 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |