# Fla. Stat. § 267.14: 267.14 Legislative intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.14

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 267.14
- **Heading:** 267.14 Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 267 / Section 267.14

## Text

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state to preserve archaeological sites and objects of antiquity for the public benefit and to limit exploration, excavation, and collection of such matters to qualified persons and educational institutions possessing the requisite skills and purpose to add to the general store of knowledge concerning history, archaeology, and anthropology. It is further declared to be the public policy of the state to provide public outreach and assistance to local governments in identifying, evaluating, developing, and preserving the archaeology in their local areas through the establishment of a network of regional public archaeology centers. It is further declared to be the public policy of the state that field investigation activities on privately owned lands should be discouraged except in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of ss. 267.11-267.145; and persons having knowledge of the location of archaeological sites are encouraged to communicate such information to the division.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-166; s. 57, ch. 86-163; s. 16, ch. 2001-199; s. 2, ch. 2004-91.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 267.011 267.011 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.11 267.11 Designation of archaeological sites.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.12 267.12 Research permits; procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.13 267.13 Prohibited practices; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.14 267.14 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.17 267.17 Citizen support organizations; use of state administrative services and property; audit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.021 267.021 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.021.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.21 267.21 Historic Cemeteries Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.21.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.22 267.22 Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.22.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.031 267.031 Division of Historical Resources; powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.031.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.061 267.061 Historic properties; state policy, responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.061.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.062 267.062 Naming of state buildings and other facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.062.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.071 267.071 Historical museums.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.071.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 267.074 267.074 State Historical Marker Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXVIII_C267_S267.074.md)

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