Fossildude19 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I can see all kinds of legal problems ensuing from someone taking their information from a vague internet source, getting in trouble, then suing the Fossil Forum, because of sketchy information. There is a reason there aren't many good answers here to previously posted questions - the Forum does not wish to incur any legal action against itself. Being a one stop repository would be great, but none of the Admins or Moderators here have the time (or desire) to research this and maintain it. For all practical purposes, this is not a great idea to have this list here. It is best to let it be said that it is incumbent on the collector to figure out the rules and regulations concerning fossil collection, either by personal collecting or by purchase, in whatever country they are from, or are in, at the time of collection. As much as it would be great to have such a list, it really should not be here. 4 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 17 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: I can see all kinds of legal problems ensuing from someone taking their information from a vague internet source, getting in trouble, then suing the Fossil Forum, because of sketchy information. There is a reason there aren't many good answers here to previously posted questions - the Forum does not wish to incur any legal action against itself. Being a one stop repository would be great, but none of the Admins or Moderators here have the time (or desire) to research this and maintain it. For all practical purposes, this is not a great idea to have this list here. It is best to let it be said that it is incumbent on the collector to figure out the rules and regulations concerning fossil collection, either by personal collecting or by purchase, in whatever country they are from, or are in, at the time of collection. As much as it would be great to have such a list, it really should not be here. Well said, Tim. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 "I read it on the internet" is not a legal defense. Get this sort of information from the source, in writing. Then verify it. (Even then there will remain ambiguities, and secondary liabilities when you import them to your own country). Laws can change, too, and it is not the responsibility of any government to let you know. 2 "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Ok was only an idea to help members of the community not cause problems, sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 52 minutes ago, Haravex said: Ok was only an idea to help members of the community not cause problems, sorry. No apologies necessary. Our community only gets better with the free flow of ideas and suggestions by our members. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH ON LEGALITIES CONCERNING YOUR FOSSILS. This topic is now locked. 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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