Custody of Underwater Historic Property

The custodian of underwater historic properties as defined in § 76301 and § 76302 shall be the Department which shall administer the preservation and protection of these properties as hereinafter directed by this article. The Department is empowered to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to preserve, protect, and recover any or all underwater historic properties. SOURCE: GC § 13985.32 enacted by P.L. 12-126 (May 3, 1974).