(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this division to the contrary, no contract with or permit from or fee paid to the commission shall be required for activities performed pursuant to United States Army Corps of Engineers' permits, including general permits.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this division to the contrary, any violation of this division caused by activities conducted for purposes not related to the exploration, excavation, or salvaging of cultural resources may be cured and any otherwise applicable crimes, penalties, or seizures will no longer apply if the activities in violation of this division are halted as soon as practicable after notice from the commission and an application for any contract or permit determined to be necessary is submitted to the commission.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.
Article 10 - Historical Commissions.
Division 3A - Underwater Cultural Resources.
Section 41-9-290 - Short Title.
Section 41-9-291 - Definitions.
Section 41-9-292 - Use of State Cultural Resources.
Section 41-9-293 - Management Plan; Rules and Regulations.
Section 41-9-294 - Permit etc., for Exploration or Excavation.
Section 41-9-295 - Commercial Fishing Restrictions.
Section 41-9-296 - Distribution of Funds.
Section 41-9-297 - Theft or Disturbance of a Cultural Resource.
Section 41-9-298 - Seizure of Equipment, Etc.
Section 41-9-299 - Enforcement of Division.