Code of Massachusetts Regulations
312 CMR - BOARD OF UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Title 312 CMR 2.00 - Massachusetts Underwater Archaeological Resources
Section 2.03 - Applicability and Jurisdiction
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Jurisdiction. Any person who has located a shipwreck or other underwater archaeological resource within inland or coastal waters of the Commonwealth or the lands beneath such waters shall secure a permit from the Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources prior to conducting any activities that may disturb the site or resource. Compliance with the laws and regulations of the Board does not relieve any permit holder of the obligations imposed by other local, state and federal agencies.
(2) Applicability to Existing Permits. All permits for the investigation, exploration and recovery of underwater archaeological resources issued by the Board prior to the effective date of 312 CMR 2.00 shall be considered valid under 312 CMR 2.00. Said permits and permittees shall, however, be required to comply with the regulations with respect to all permitted actions taken after the effective date of 312 CMR 2.00.