WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 503

part thereof, including relics, inscriptions, saltpeter workings,
fossils, bones, remains of historical human activity, or any
other such features which may be found in any cave, except those
caves owned by the State which are subject to the provisions of
the Archeological Resources Act of 1968 (Title 2, Subtitle 3).

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) of
this section, a permit to excavate or remove archeological,

paleontological, prehistoric, and historic features may be

obtained from the Secretary. The permit shall be issued for a
period of two years and may be renewed at expiration. It is not
transferable but this does not preclude persons from working
under the direct supervision of the person holding the permit.

(c) A person applying for a permit shall:

(1) Have knowledge of archeology.

(2) Provide a detailed statement to the Secretary
giving the reasons and objectives for excavation or removal and
the benefits expected to be obtained from the contemplated work.

(3) Provide data and results of any completed

excavation, study, or collection at the first of each calendar
year.

(4) Obtain the prior written permission of the

Secretary if the site of the proposed excavation is on

State-owned lands and prior written permission of the owner if
the site of the proposed excavation is on privately-owned land.

(5) Carry the permit while exercising the privileges
granted.

(d) A person who violates any provision of subsection (a)
of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, and may be
imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than six months.
A person who violates any of the provisions of subsection (b) of
this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction,
shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, and the
permit shall be revoked.]

Article 41B - Department of Housing and Community Development

5-601.

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings
indicated.

(B) "SUBMERGED ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORIC PROPERTY" MEANS ANY
SITE, STRUCTURE, OBJECT, OR REMAINS WHICH CAN YIELD :

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