1 Historic Resources; Treasure Hunting. Amend RSA 227-C:12, II to read as follows:

II. Treasure hunting with metal detectors and dowsing rods is exempted from the restrictions of this subdivision on the following lands owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, commissions, and institutions, unless an historic resource on such land has been recorded and restrictions are posted:

(a) Beaches;

(b) *Athletic fields;

(c) School grounds;

(d)* Perimeters of cemeteries;

(e) Unpaved roads;

(f) Within 25 feet of picnic tables and park pavilions; and

(g) Currently used dumps.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 Historic Resources; Treasure Hunting. Amend RSA 227-C:12, II to read as follows:

II. Treasure hunting with metal detectors and dowsing rods is exempted from the restrictions of this subdivision on the following lands owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, commissions, and institutions, unless an historic resource on such land has been recorded and restrictions are posted:

(a) Beaches;

(b) Perimeters of cemeteries;

(c) Unpaved roads;

(d) Within 25 feet of picnic tables and park pavilions; and

(e) Currently used landfills or transfer stations.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.