27.53.070 - Field investigations -- Communication of site or resource location to department.

Field investigations — Communication of site or resource location to department.

It is the declared intention of the legislature that field investigations on privately owned lands should be discouraged except in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of this chapter and persons having knowledge of the location of archaeological sites or resources are encouraged to communicate such information to the department. Such information shall not constitute a public record which requires disclosure pursuant to the exception authorized in chapter 42.56 RCW to avoid site depredation.

[2005 c 333 § 21; 2005 c 274 § 243; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 82 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 134 § 7.]

Notes: Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2005 c 274 § 243 and by 2005 c 333 § 21, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 2005 c 274: See RCW 42.56.901 and 42.56.902.