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PROSPECTORS CODE OF ETHICS

1. Observe all State, U.S. Forest Service, B.L.M., US Corps of Engineers, and private regulations and all property rules concerning fires, tree cutting, littering and mining.
2. Members and guests must abide by Federal, State, Local Laws, Rules and Regulations.
3. Private property owners that allow access to their property may have additional rules to follow, and should be respected. We are the Representatives of thousands of      other Prospectors and want to leave a Good Impression.
4. Public drunkenness, profanity, excessive noise, and other obnoxious behavior is always prhibited while prospecting. Don't drink and drive. Respect all local ordinances.
5. The principle of "PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT" shall be observed in all areas - including cigarette butts and pull tabs as well. If you find cans or debris left by others,      please carry the trash out with you. Our objective is to keep all prospecting areas Neat and Clean.
6. Always refill any holes you dig. Try to leave the area neater than you found it.
7. When prospecting away from available toilet facilties, use your shovel as your toilet tool to dig a small hole away from camping areas, waterways or trails.
8. While prospecting, always be thoughtful of other prospectors. Never dig closer than 2 shovel lengths from another unless invited to do so. Pan or sluice in an area      which does not seriously muddy the water of another prospector.
9. Never mine within 10 feet of any road or established trail.
10. Display appropriate identification when prospecting. (Name tags, Membership cards. etc)
11. Never refuel power equipment where oil or gas might enter any waterway. (Use a drip pan under the motor to catch any drips if there are leaks.)
12. Dredge size is limited to not more than 4" on most claims. Always check area regulations.
13. Water from high-bankers must be discharged into a settlement pool so that the silty water does not directly re-enter the stream. Silt can affect the fish spawn at certain      times of the year.
14. Always obtain permits in advance of prospecting on Public Lands where required.
15 The use of mercury or acids in prospecting is VERY DANGEROUS and should be restricted to qualified persons working in an appropriate workshop, away from all      waterways.
16. In all cases use Common Sense and be very Thoughtful of Others.

Weekend and Small-scale Miners Code of Ethics

I will respect other prospectors' claims and not work claims without owners permission. I will fill my prospecting holes. I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife, fisheries and private property and respect all laws or ordinances governing prospecting and mining. I will be thoughtful, considerate, and courteous to those around me at all times. I will only build fires in designated or safe places and in accordance with current federal, state and local guidelines. I will be careful with fuels and motor oils and be cognizant of their potential destructive effect on the environment. I will remove and properly dispose of trash and debris that I find; I will not litter. I will have on site all necessary permits and licenses. I will not remove stream bank material, destroy natural vegetation or woody debris dams, nor discharge excess silt into the waterways. I will not refuel motorized equipment in the stream. I will not allow oil from motorized equipment to drip onto or into the water. I will not prospect in areas closed to prospecting and mining.

Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics

I will respect private property and not treasure hunt without the owner's permission. I will fill my hunting excavation. I will never leave holes behind - but will fill them in. I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife, and private property. I will use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy at all times. I will build fires in designated or safe places. I will remove and properly dispose of all trash that I find; I will not litter. I will leave gates as found. I will not destroy property, buildings, or what remains of ghost towns or deserted structures. I will not tamper with signs, structural facilities or equipment.

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