Kuwaiti legal experts have emphasized that the unlicensed use of metal and antiquities detectors constitutes a criminal offense under national law. According to specialists, these activities are prohibited under Kuwait’s Environmental Protection Law and Antiquities Law, with violations subject to imprisonment, financial penalties, and confiscation of equipment.
Dr. Ali Hussein Al-Dosari, a law professor at Kuwait University, clarified that detecting underground minerals or antiquities is considered an exploratory action that requires official authorization. He stressed that any resources discovered using such devices are considered state property, not individual property, and unauthorized use may lead to serious legal consequences.
Lawyer Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al-Otaibi referenced Decree Law No. 11 of 1960 on Antiquities, which designates all antiquities—whether movable or immovable—as public property of the state. The law explicitly states that land ownership does not grant rights to excavate or dispose of antiquities found on or beneath the surface.
Lawyer Mohammed Dha'ar Al-Otaibi added that unauthorized excavation constitutes an encroachment on state property. Kuwait's legal framework criminalizes the use of detection devices without proper licensing, reflecting the country's commitment to preserving cultural heritage and natural resources through stringent regulatory measures.
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