Task Force Attends Meeting with "the Architect of the Portable Antiquities Scheme"

The Task Force for Metal Detecting Rights ' Task Force Attends Meeting with the Architect of the Portable Antiquities Scheme', n.d.

On February 17, 2014, Minelab Americas hosted a conference in Chicago featuring Mr. Norman Palmer, one of the authors of the English “Portable Antiquities Scheme” (PAS) law as the speaker. [...] The purpose of the conference was to introduce leaders from the U.S. Metal Detecting Community to the English “Portable Antiquities Scheme” law [...] The PAS law provides for trust, cooperation and mutual respect between the two groups.

and they understood every word obviously. The PAS is not a "law". No kid left behind. Professor Norman Palmer, former  Chairman of the Treasure Valuation Committee said, it is reported, that:

The English system is successful because detectorists and archaeologists have accepted the need for a system of government oversight, and the proper documentation of finds. 

Really? Is that really what Norman Parker thinks? (by the way, they still, for the moment, have one limping along in Wales too). He apparently said also:

The English government also realizes that financial rewards, based on fair market value, is the best incentive to foster an honest system where all parties involved benefit.

So was he talking about the Portable Antiquities Scheme? Our Portable antiquities Scheme? Well, if that's what he said, he got that wrong, didn't he? Why is there so much misinformation about this in the media (especially that originating from the US)? It's not exactly difficult is it?

The Task Force would like to keep on top of this idea, and will work with Minelab and all the other attendees in promoting a system similar to the Portable Antiquities Scheme in the United States. 

Go for it!  The ACCG is right behind you too. They want to see everybody adopt one - starting with the USA which can then lead by example.

To be honest, I rather thought that the present form of the PAS owed rather more to the efforts of its current head, Dr Roger Bland (and a few others), though I may be mistaken, but credit where credit is due.