Treasure Coast Archaeological Society
Sebastian, Florida  Indian River County

Ten Commandments of Metal Detecting
These are the judgments and edicts which must be
obeyed by all those who wield detectors of metal:

1.    Thou shalt not leave behind unfilled excavations.
2.    Thou shalt not trespass or defy in any way the lawful decrees of thy
       city, county, state or country.
3.    Thou shalt not harm vegetation, the creatures of the field, natural
       resources or the personal property of others.
4.    Thou shalt not covet the finds of thy companion.  Nor shalt ye covet
       his metal detector, digging tool or the hallowed ground in which he
       diggeth.
5.    Thou shalt not ignore nor neglect thy family whilst in the endless
       pursuit of thy hobby.
6.    Thou shalt assist the distraught owners of lost goods, and the
       archeologists, and the enforcers of law, and all others who may
       need thy skill as a metal detectorist.
7.    Thou shalt return found treasures to the proper owners whenever
       their true identity can be rightfully determined.
8.    Thou shalt report to the proper authorities any finds relating to
       criminal activity or of archeological significance.
9.    Thou shalt be considerate of others on the beach and in other
       public places whilst waving thy search coil and digging holes in the
       sand and the soil.
10.  Thou shalt speak out against the unjust laws and stand firm against
       the philistines who would cast out all those who use detectors of
       metal.