Metal Detectorist

Code of Ethics

On Target Metal Detectorist Association endorses the metal detectorist code of ethics

as found in Tesoro's operator Instruction manual's 

• I WILL Always check Federal, State, County and local Laws before searching. It is your responsibility to: "Know the Law."
  
  
  I WILL Abide by all laws, ordinances or regulations that may govern your search. or the area you will be in.

   
  I WILL Never Trespass, always obtain permission prior to entering private property, mineral claims, or underwater salvage leases.

   
  I WILL NOT Damage, deface, destroy or vandalize any property (including: ghost towns, deserted structures), and never tamper with any equipment at the site.)
  
  
  I WILL Never Litter, always pack out what you take in, and remove all trash dug in your search.
  
  
  I WILL Fill all holes, regardless how remote the location, and never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.
  
  
  
  I WILL NOT Build fires, camp or park in non-designated or restricted areas.
  
  
  
  I WILL Leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.
  
  
  
  I WILL Never contaminate wells, creeks, or any other water supplies.
  
  
  

  I WILL Be courteous, considerate and thoughtful at all times.
  
  
  
  I WILL Report the discovery of any items of historic significance to the local historical society or the proper authorities.
  
  
  
  I WILL Uphold all finders, search and salvage agreements.

   
  I WILL Promote responsible historical research and artifact recovery and the sharing of knowledge with others.
  
  
  
  

   
  
  
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