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steedums t1_ix957by wrote

Reply to comment by csk1325 in Man Discovers Rare Medieval Wedding Ring Worth an Estimated $47,000 While Using His Metal Detector by EyeWantItThatWay

He had permission, so I would assume his

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csk1325 t1_ixbh061 wrote

I don't know but that sounds fishy. Just because you have permission to exercise your hobby. That means finders keepers.

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oTURLo t1_ixehyy2 wrote

Legally you have to have permission of the landowner to even step foot on his land with your machine otherwise it counts as trespass with intent to commit robbery and you can literally get jail time and police can seize your detector and your finds collection. Usually as part of gaining the permission you would sign an agreement with the landowner to say “we split finds over the value of £50 50/50 or 70/30” or whatever you agree on. That way if the police stop you you can produce the agreement to show you’re allowed to be there and you’re protected against any funny business if you find something good and the landowner tries to claim it’s his.

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