JasonR
Full Member
Ok, I have heard to sides of this debate and I'm still torn.
I understand that if it is private property or marked NOTRESPASSING, permission should be sought, but i've heard folks say if it is public property (playgrounds, parks, school athletic fields) or an empty lot with no signs just go for it. Others say get permission from the principal or parks dept, ect.
I have emailed the folks at the county courthouse regarding county and city ordinances on the subject and this was the response I got.
I tend to be in the camp of "easier to ask forgiveness that permission"
regarding public property, within reason I mean, I realize the courthouse is public property but I'm not gonna go detecting on the courthouse lawn (without Permission).
I understand that if it is private property or marked NOTRESPASSING, permission should be sought, but i've heard folks say if it is public property (playgrounds, parks, school athletic fields) or an empty lot with no signs just go for it. Others say get permission from the principal or parks dept, ect.
I have emailed the folks at the county courthouse regarding county and city ordinances on the subject and this was the response I got.
Jason R
Sorry for the delayed response. I was out of town yesterday. The city does not have any ordinances about metal detecting. I’m sure the County does not either. I don’t know about the State.
I tend to be in the camp of "easier to ask forgiveness that permission"
regarding public property, within reason I mean, I realize the courthouse is public property but I'm not gonna go detecting on the courthouse lawn (without Permission).