METAL DETECTORS
Jan 21st 2010 | 7:46 pm
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METAL DETECTORS
I have been told metal detectors are illegal in Spain, doés anyone know if this is true.
Jan 21st 2010 | 8:09 pm
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Re: METAL DETECTORS
Doubt it as Ive seen them for sale in Spanish mail order catalogues.
https://www.a-alvarez.com/tienda/index.php?p1=258
Jan 21st 2010 | 11:09 pm
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Re: METAL DETECTORS
The Spanish Tourist Office in London advises in their General Information sheet:
Metal Detectors: The use of metal detectors is not allowed unless an import license for the detector has previously been issued. Further enquiries should be made to the Spanish Commercial Office.
The Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, if asked, provide the following written information:
1. The use of metal detectors could involve considerations of the Law and Regulations governing artistic or archaeological finds, involving national heritage and treasure trove, as provided by the very detailed Law of 25th June 1985 (Historical Heritage); and the Royal Decree of 10th January 1986 which develops it.
2. If anything is found, therefore, it would be necessary to comply with the complex procedures outlined in these enactments; and it would certainly not be possible for any finds to be taken out of Spain until the proper Authorities had given their consent. That could take months; and if the article in question is classified as part of the national artistic heritage, and/or is over 100 years old, it is not likely to receive an export permit either at all, or for a very long time, owing to the complexity of the procedures.
The second aspect is a technical one. The Royal Decree of 25th November 1987, which deals with nuclear energy and radio-activity, lays down rules and safeguards against radiation. The Order of 20th March 1975 sets out the homolagation rules for radio-active apparatus. The metal detector in question may not comply with those rules.
There is a third aspect. The local Naval Authorities have been known to complain because the use of metal detectors has interfered with electronic communications.
All in all, therefore, it is preferable not to use metal detectors in Spain.
December 1989
Metal Detectors: The use of metal detectors is not allowed unless an import license for the detector has previously been issued. Further enquiries should be made to the Spanish Commercial Office.
The Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, if asked, provide the following written information:
1. The use of metal detectors could involve considerations of the Law and Regulations governing artistic or archaeological finds, involving national heritage and treasure trove, as provided by the very detailed Law of 25th June 1985 (Historical Heritage); and the Royal Decree of 10th January 1986 which develops it.
2. If anything is found, therefore, it would be necessary to comply with the complex procedures outlined in these enactments; and it would certainly not be possible for any finds to be taken out of Spain until the proper Authorities had given their consent. That could take months; and if the article in question is classified as part of the national artistic heritage, and/or is over 100 years old, it is not likely to receive an export permit either at all, or for a very long time, owing to the complexity of the procedures.
The second aspect is a technical one. The Royal Decree of 25th November 1987, which deals with nuclear energy and radio-activity, lays down rules and safeguards against radiation. The Order of 20th March 1975 sets out the homolagation rules for radio-active apparatus. The metal detector in question may not comply with those rules.
There is a third aspect. The local Naval Authorities have been known to complain because the use of metal detectors has interfered with electronic communications.
All in all, therefore, it is preferable not to use metal detectors in Spain.
December 1989
Jan 21st 2010 | 11:54 pm
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Re: METAL DETECTORS
The Spanish Tourist Office in London advises in their General Information sheet:
Metal Detectors: The use of metal detectors is not allowed unless an import license for the detector has previously been issued. Further enquiries should be made to the Spanish Commercial Office.
The Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, if asked, provide the following written information:
1. The use of metal detectors could involve considerations of the Law and Regulations governing artistic or archaeological finds, involving national heritage and treasure trove, as provided by the very detailed Law of 25th June 1985 (Historical Heritage); and the Royal Decree of 10th January 1986 which develops it.
2. If anything is found, therefore, it would be necessary to comply with the complex procedures outlined in these enactments; and it would certainly not be possible for any finds to be taken out of Spain until the proper Authorities had given their consent. That could take months; and if the article in question is classified as part of the national artistic heritage, and/or is over 100 years old, it is not likely to receive an export permit either at all, or for a very long time, owing to the complexity of the procedures.
The second aspect is a technical one. The Royal Decree of 25th November 1987, which deals with nuclear energy and radio-activity, lays down rules and safeguards against radiation. The Order of 20th March 1975 sets out the homolagation rules for radio-active apparatus. The metal detector in question may not comply with those rules.
There is a third aspect. The local Naval Authorities have been known to complain because the use of metal detectors has interfered with electronic communications.
All in all, therefore, it is preferable not to use metal detectors in Spain.
December 1989
Metal Detectors: The use of metal detectors is not allowed unless an import license for the detector has previously been issued. Further enquiries should be made to the Spanish Commercial Office.
The Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, if asked, provide the following written information:
1. The use of metal detectors could involve considerations of the Law and Regulations governing artistic or archaeological finds, involving national heritage and treasure trove, as provided by the very detailed Law of 25th June 1985 (Historical Heritage); and the Royal Decree of 10th January 1986 which develops it.
2. If anything is found, therefore, it would be necessary to comply with the complex procedures outlined in these enactments; and it would certainly not be possible for any finds to be taken out of Spain until the proper Authorities had given their consent. That could take months; and if the article in question is classified as part of the national artistic heritage, and/or is over 100 years old, it is not likely to receive an export permit either at all, or for a very long time, owing to the complexity of the procedures.
The second aspect is a technical one. The Royal Decree of 25th November 1987, which deals with nuclear energy and radio-activity, lays down rules and safeguards against radiation. The Order of 20th March 1975 sets out the homolagation rules for radio-active apparatus. The metal detector in question may not comply with those rules.
There is a third aspect. The local Naval Authorities have been known to complain because the use of metal detectors has interfered with electronic communications.
All in all, therefore, it is preferable not to use metal detectors in Spain.
December 1989
Last edited by Rotor; Jan 21st 2010 at 11:56 pm.
Jan 22nd 2010 | 1:43 am
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Re: METAL DETECTORS
I have heard that you need a license.
What that entails lord only knows.
What that entails lord only knows.
