Article 243.2: Illegal prospecting and (or) removal of archaeological objects from places of residence

1. Search and (or) removal of archaeological objects from sites on the ground, in the ground or under water without authorization (open sheet) causing damage to or destruction of the kull — punishable by a fine of up to 500,000 rubles or by a fine of up to 18 months ' wages or other income, or by punitive deduction of earnings 2. The same acts committed within the territory of the cultural heritage object are included. in a single State register of objects of cultural heritage (memorials of history and culture) of the peoples of the Russian Federation, or of an object of cultural heritage identified, shall be punishable by a fine in up to seven hundred thousand rubles, or in the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of up to two years, or by forced labour for a period of up to four years, or by imprisonment for the same period 3. The same acts committed by: (a) using special technical means of prospecting and (or) earth-moving machines; (b) using a person ' s official position; (c) using a group of persons Pre-conspiracy or organized group — punishable by a fine of up to 1 million rubles or by up to five years ' wages or other income of the convicted person, lb on deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to five years, or forced labour for up to five years, or imprisonment for up to six years Notes 1: For the purposes of this article, a cultural layer is defined as a layer in the ground or by water containing traces of human existence that have been occurring for more than a hundred years. 2. Special search equipment in this article refers to metal detectors, radars, magnetic devices and other equipment enabling e Determine the presence of archaeological objects at the site.