(a) The provisions of this subtitle that protect property on land under State control if it is submerged archaeological historic property, terrestrial archaeological historic property, or archaeological historic property in a cave may apply to similar historic property on privately owned land if:
(1) the owner asks the Trust in writing to apply the provisions to the property; and
(2) the Trust determines that the property is eligible for the Maryland Register of Historic Properties and deserves protection.
(b) Unless the State controls privately owned land by rights under a lease, option contract, or purchase contract, this subtitle does not:
(1) limit the use of the land by the owner or the owner’s guest; or
(2) require the owner or guest to hold a permit before conducting any activity on the land.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs
Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust
Part IV - Archaeological Property
Section 5A-334 - Archaeology Office -- in General
Section 5A-335 - Archaeology Office -- Duties
Section 5A-336 - Advisory Committee on Archaeology
Section 5A-337 - Communication of Information About Archaeological Sites
Section 5A-338 - Archaeological Costs Incurred in State Projects
Section 5A-339 - Objects and Materials Found on Submerged or Terrestrial Archaeological Sites
Section 5A-340 - Submerged Archaeological Historic Property -- in General
Section 5A-341 - Submerged Archaeological Historic Property -- Permits
Section 5A-342 - Terrestrial Archaeological Excavation
Section 5A-345 - Archaeological Historic Property on Privately Owned Land