For those interested, I found the Letter In reguards to "Detecting in the Bahamas"...

[Scott in PA]

Here is the letter I received in email form. there is a email address that I assume can be used to comfirm additional information on any possible changes in the laws over the past year or just to obtain a letter in your own name... good luck,hope it helps
Scott
(don't forget this does not cover relic or other detecting in the Bahamas-- Only Beach / sand and water (and not Diving for lost pirate treasure)
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-----Original Message-----
From: sandra johnson [mailto:saniejohnson14@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1:49 PM
To: pa-relichunter@comcast.net
Subject: permit for metal detecting

Dear Mr. Huber:

Please be advised taht there are no laws prohibiting the use of a metal
detector on public beaches. All beaches are public below the high tide
water line.

Sincerely


Basil Rahming
Chief Superintendent of Police
2nd I/C Grand Bahama & Northern Bahamas

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[PaPa-Joe-Fla.]

Thanks for posting the letter, I made a copy, headed to Bahamas in March for 3 days.it may come in handy.

Have a nice day!!