{
 "state": "MA",
 "name": "Massachusetts",
 "agency": "Massachusetts DCR",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-ma:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts State Parks",
   "agency": "Massachusetts DCR",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "MA",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "restricted_areas",
   "summary": "Metal detectors are allowed on coastal and inland sandy beaches. Elsewhere you need permission from DCR staff, and only to find lost personal property.",
   "permit": "Staff permission off-beach.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.mass.gov/doc/302-cmr-1200-parks-and-recreation-rules/download"
   ],
   "notes": "302 CMR 12.00.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read 302 CMR 12.08(12) (fetched with a curl user agent).",
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  },
  {
   "id": "us-ma:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts State Parks",
   "agency": "Massachusetts DCR",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "MA",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "permit_required",
   "summary": "Drones are not allowed on state park property without a permit.",
   "permit": "DCR special use permit (apply 45 days ahead).",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.mass.gov/locations/ashland-state-park",
    "https://www.mass.gov/department-of-conservation-and-recreation-permits"
   ],
   "notes": "Stated on a park page; no statewide rule text confirmed.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the Ashland State Park page only; no statewide drone rule text found in 302 CMR 12.",
   "needs_review": true,
   "unreachable_sources": {}
  }
 ]
}