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AL HB104
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Randy Davis
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AI Summary
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Amends the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act to define "artifacts" as any man-made object.
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Modifies the definition of "cultural resources" to clarify it includes only abandoned shipwrecks and underwater archaeological treasures that are eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places or Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
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Authorizes the recovery of abandoned artifacts that are not classified as cultural resources from submerged lands under navigable rivers in Alabama without requiring a permit.
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Maintains state control over all cultural resources through the Alabama Historical Commission, which retains exclusive dominion and requires permits for excavation or alteration of designated cultural resources.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
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. (2011-20030)
Underwater Cultural Resources
Last Action
Governmental Affairs first Amendment Offered
4/26/2011