Metal detecting in Reno, Nevada

1. What the city publishes

Is metal detecting allowed in the parks? Yes. A permit may be obtained for free at the Idlewild Park Office, 2055 Idlewild Dr.

Source: reno.gov/parks-and-recreation/resources/faqs.php

2. The state rule also applies

The park supervisor can authorise the device, NAC 407.103, and that covers only land the state parks division runs. Removing a historical relic from that land is separately prohibited by NRS 407.250(2), which no supervisor waiver touches. NRS 383.435 reaches further: "state land" is defined by NRS 383.425 as land owned or controlled by a state agency or political subdivision, so removing or excavating a historic or prehistoric site on county or city land is a gross misdemeanour at first offence. Discovering a native Indian cairn or grave carries an immediate duty to report on any land, NRS 383.170, a $500 fine to fail.

Nevada state law also reaches city land. The state page sets out how.

Metal detecting rules in Nevada →

3. County rules

Awaiting review.