9.10 Excavating or Trafficking in Archaeological Resources (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470ee(a), (b)(2) and (d)) is a federal law that prohibits the excavation, or trafficking, of archaeological resources located on federal or Indian lands without authorization. This law applies to any cultural resource that is at least 100 years old, including artifacts, structures, and objects of archaeological, historical, or scientific interest. Under this law, any person who excavates, removes, damages, or otherwise traffics in archaeological resources without authorization can be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Possible penalties include fines, imprisonment, and restitution. Types of 9.10 Excavating or Trafficking in Archaeological Resources (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470ee(a), (b)(2) and (d)) include: • Unauthorized excavation or trafficking of archaeological resources on federal or Indian lands • Unauthorized removal, damage, or destruction of archaeological resources • Unauthorized sale, trade, or exchange of archaeological resources • Unauthorized storage or transport of archaeological resources • Unauthorized alteration or modification of archaeological resources