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Can anybody pick up artifacts?

April 26, 2017artifacts pick

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Can anybody pick up artifacts?

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No. Since 1975, provincial legislation (the Ontario Heritage Act, administered by the Ministry of Culture) stipulates that all archaeological fieldwork must be conducted by or under the supervision of a person holding a valid archaeological licence. Archaeologists must make application each year to the Ministry of Culture for a licence to conduct archaeological fieldwork. Part of the licencing process makes it necessary for the licenced archaeologist to receive permission from a landowner to: a) enter property to conduct fieldwork; and b) remove artifacts.