I'm from San Jose and i was wondering if it was illegal to metal detect in local parks or even state parks. it'd be great if anyone knew where i could find out!!
i found this:
What does this mean by "may be [a violation]". Is that limited to State Parks or also to local parks? does the government have any authority over local parks?
Once again, does this apply to local parks?
thanks again in advance
i found this:
Metal Detecting In California State Parks Prohibits Disturbance
These regulations define, plant life as including; leaf mold, grass, turf, and humus; and geological features include earth, sand, gravel, and rocks. The act of passing a metal detector over the ground in a State Park is not against the law. The prying up or digging out of an object however may be, as this may not be done if it disturbs the animals, plants, geological or archaeological features.
What does this mean by "may be [a violation]". Is that limited to State Parks or also to local parks? does the government have any authority over local parks?
Therefore, you will need to contact personnel in the park in which you wish to perform metal detecting and follow their instructions as to where and how you may metal detect.
Once again, does this apply to local parks?
thanks again in advance