What happens if meteorites are collected illegally from public lands?
If meteorites are collected illegally from public lands you can be cited
under FLPMA and the regulations at 43 CFR 8365.1-5(a) for illegal
removal of any personal property or any scientific resource or natural
object. You will also be subject to criminal prosecution under title 18,
section 641 for the theft of Federal property and related criminal
statutes depending on the type of illegal activity, including false
labeling under title 18, section 1001.
I would take this very seriously. There are snitches in our midst as
many have found out the hard way.
On 1/7/2018 11:54 AM, Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list wrote:
Thanks for the heads up, but really...
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On Sunday, January 7, 2018 Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list
<[email protected]> wrote:
I do not normally comment on ads but sellers should keep in mind that
selling meteorites found on public lands in the U.S. is against federal
law. I do not want to see anybody get into trouble because, as some List
Members have found out the hard way, the BLM does monitor meteorite
sales, especially eBay. Meteorites may be casually collected, i.e., for
free and without a permit, under FLPMA However,in accordance with the
BLM's regulations at 43 CFR 8365.1-5 collection is limited to certain
public lands, (2) only specimens up to ten pounds may be collected per
person per year, and (3) only surface collection with the use of
non-motorized and non-Mechanical equipment is allowed; metal detectors
are okay. However, specimens that are casually collected are for
personal use only, and may not be bartered or sold for commercial
purposes. Reference:
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/IM2012-182_att1.pdf
Happy hunting,
On 1/7/2018 8:56 AM, Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list wrote: > > List, >
> I have 32 auctions running right now with some ending in about 24
hours. Most started at .99 with no reserve and some still have no bids.
There are a few items rarely offered, like Osceola, the witnessed fall
from Florida. Or NWA 11107 a rare eucrite melt. Right now there is a 2.8
gram end cut with only 2 bids, $2.51 at the moment. > > Some other
highlights would be the rarely offered Arizona find officially
recognized as Bullhead City. Another rarely offered Arizona meteorite,
the witnessed fall called Indian Butte, aka Stanfield. I have a low TKW
Howardite that is gorgeous, NWA 11184. It's a 2.71 gram full slice that
is currently at $13.00. > > Don't miss the extraordinary Anda tektites.
The first 2 I put up sold quick, there are 2 more up with very
reasonable buy it now prices and a quick search on the internet will
demonstrate the rarity, these things are practically unobtainable. > >
Others listed are: > Holbrook frag's from my big find in 2007. > A 3.2
kg Gold Basin from the Nevada side. > NWA 6581 an LL6. > NWA 10140 Lunar
1 of only 2 anorthositic troctolite. > unclassified NWA type3 slices. >
NWA 8663 A complete crusted eucrite stone with no bids and no reserve! >
> There are others as well, take a minute and check them out if
interested. > > Thank you. > > > >
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=48438-9655&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=1&_fss=1&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%3D1&_saslop=1&_sasl=alienrockfarm&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=200
> > > Sincerely, > Larry Atkins > > > >
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