2014 Revised Code of Washington
Title 27 - LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, AND HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES
27.53 Archaeological sites and resources.
27.53.070 Field investigations -- Communication of site or resource location to department.
RCW 27.53.070 Field investigations — Communication of site or resource location to department.
(1) It is the declared intention of the legislature that field investigations on privately owned lands should be conducted by professional archaeologists in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of this chapter. Persons having knowledge of the location of archaeological sites or resources are encouraged to communicate such information to the department. Such information shall not constitute a public record which requires disclosure pursuant to the exception authorized in chapter 42.56 RCW to avoid site depredation.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to allow trespassing on private property.
[2011 c 219 § 2. Prior: 2005 c 333 § 21; 2005 c 274 § 243; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 82 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 134 § 7.]
Notes:
| Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 2005 c 274: See RCW 42.56.901 and 42.56.902.
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