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O.C.G.A. § 12-3-621: Conservation and Natural Resources — O.C.G.A. § 12-3-621

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to willfully or knowingly damage, disturb, or remove artifacts from archaeological or historic sites without authorization or National Historic Preservation Act compliance. Trespassing on posted or locked archaeological sites is also prohibited.

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