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AL SB81
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act to redefine "cultural resources" to specify those found in association with any shipwreck, removing the previous broader definition that included underwater items whether or not associated with shipwrecks.
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Adds a new definition of "artifacts" as any man-made object.
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Permits the lawful recovery of abandoned artifacts that are not classified as cultural resources from submerged lands under navigable rivers in Alabama.
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Maintains state control over cultural resources through the Alabama Historical Commission, requiring permits and contracts for any activities involving cultural resources.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
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.
Underwater Cultural Resources
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Energy and Natural Resources
2/7/2012