§ 36-1-114 — Protection of prehistoric ruins; permits to excavate, regulations and violations

Before any excavation on any prehistoric ruins, pictographs,
hieroglyphics, or any other ancient markings, or writing or
archaeological and paleontological deposits in the state of
Wyoming on any state or federal lands, shall be undertaken, a
permit shall first be obtained from the state board of land
commissioners. The state board of land commissioners is hereby
authorized to promulgate and enforce such regulations as it may
deem needful to protect from vandalism or injury the prehistoric
ruins, relics, archaeological and paleontological deposits of
the state, as well as all natural bridges and natural scenic
features and formations. Any violation of such regulations shall
be a misdemeanor.