Regulation will come everywhere. It seems like "they" don't want the average peeps to Aguirre gold.
So, I just came back from Utah (Elk & Deer Hunting) & I dropped in my new folding sluice box in the creek by camp. I got maybe 5 specs. Dang, there ain't chit up there. I read so much about the ghost towns in that area with lots of gold & silver. Hmmm. I'll stick to northern CA. I'm heading up there in 30 days. Another late season for me. It's gonna get cold soon. My bro found a honey hole that we will work.