What laws concern underwater archeology in Puerto Rico?
In 1987, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico enacted Law No. 10, the “Act for the Protection, Conservation and Study of the Underwater Archaeological Sites and Resources.” The statute reaffirms the Commonwealth’s policy to conserve and maintain underwater archeological sites and resources within its jurisdiction for the benefit of its citizens, and creates the Council for the Conservation and Study of Underwater Archaeological Sites and Resources. The statute is codified in Chapter 93 of Part III in Title 18 of the Laws of Puerto Rico. The Council’s procedures for issuing permits are in Regulation No. 2. Related laws about archeological sites on land are codified in Chapter 95 of Title 18, and laws about the Historic Preservation Office are in Chapter 46 of Title 3.
