Permits magnet fishing for artifacts and fossils in South Carolina under certain conditions.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to allow the recovery of objects by magnet under a hobby license for artifacts and fossils. It specifies that only items exposed or resting on the bottom sediments and not requiring excavation can be collected. The bill prohibits the use of powered mechanical dredging and lifting devices. It also mandates contacting a museum before recovering fossil specimens with joined or interrelated elements. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Permits magnet fishing for artifacts and fossils in South Carolina under certain conditions.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to allow the recovery of objects by magnet under a hobby license for artifacts and fossils. It specifies that only items exposed or resting on the bottom sediments and not requiring excavation can be collected. The bill prohibits the use of powered mechanical dredging and lifting devices. It also mandates contacting a museum before recovering fossil specimens with joined or interrelated elements. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.