Thanks for the info but that seems to still not answer my question of doing so on private property and owning mineral rights.I searched Google and found Can I use a highbanker or power sluice to recover gold? (California State Water Resources Control Board (.gov)) and then I searchedand found...
Generally speaking, the city/state owns mineral rights to privately owned property such as home real estate land... Mining claims usually have to be on state land, not owned land (private property). Not to say you can't own the land that a claim is on, but that land is usually patented. That is not to say you can't mine your own land. so long as you are following the law for acceptable equipment ( if it's not on an official claim, I'd avoid commercial equipment) and your runoff is contained within the requirements of your area, then I see no issues. If it's dredging, I'd be sure it's allowed in your area and within season to do so as well and get all required permits. if you have utilities on the property, I'd have them located first.
If you own mineral rights, No. It is perfectly within your rights.
I don't disagree with you, but perhaps you missed where he said he's in California. Not only does the government there not care about your rights they pack a whole lot more than sand....
Yes sir I caught that part. When they cross the line it’s the duty of the citizen to resist even if that only means disobeying ridiculous laws.
