JoeSilver
New Member
I wanted to offer a sample written permission template/letter that can be used, if and when you need to memorialize your understanding with a private landowner.
Note the following:
1. This version of the permission letter is limited to a single day. Obviously, feel free to revise accordingly to reflect a broader permission/understanding.
2. Some permission letters offer a general release of liability to the landowner in exchange for permission. I have not included that language, as I would not offer such a blanket release in the first instance. For example, what if the owner's pit bull gets loose and bites you? You'd have no recourse, so consider that before waiving all rights against the landowner....
3. Some permission letters address how the finder will handle locating historically-significant artifacts or things of value. I did not address that issue, leaving implicit the understanding that "finder's keepers" applies.
Note the following:
1. This version of the permission letter is limited to a single day. Obviously, feel free to revise accordingly to reflect a broader permission/understanding.
2. Some permission letters offer a general release of liability to the landowner in exchange for permission. I have not included that language, as I would not offer such a blanket release in the first instance. For example, what if the owner's pit bull gets loose and bites you? You'd have no recourse, so consider that before waiving all rights against the landowner....
3. Some permission letters address how the finder will handle locating historically-significant artifacts or things of value. I did not address that issue, leaving implicit the understanding that "finder's keepers" applies.