RCW 27.53.070
Field investigations—Communication of site or resource location to department.
(1) It is the declared intention of the legislature that field investigations on privately owned lands should be conducted by professional archaeologists in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of this chapter. Persons having knowledge of the location of archaeological sites or resources are encouraged to communicate such information to the department. Such information shall not constitute a public record which requires disclosure pursuant to the exception authorized in chapter 42.56 RCW to avoid site depredation.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to allow trespassing on private property.
[ 2011 c 219 § 2. Prior: 2005 c 333 § 21; 2005 c 274 § 243; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 82 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 134 § 7.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 27 - Libraries, Museums, and Historical Activities
Chapter 27.53 - Archaeological Sites and Resources.
27.53.040 - Archaeological resources—Declaration.
27.53.045 - Abandoned archaeological resources—Declaration.
27.53.070 - Field investigations—Communication of site or resource location to department.
27.53.090 - Violations—Penalty.
27.53.095 - Knowing and willful failure to obtain or comply with permit—Penalties.
27.53.110 - Contracts for discovery and salvage of state-owned historic archaeological resources.
27.53.130 - List of areas requiring permits.