Dewbunny Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Ok, so, I bought 2 tons of rock from a local supplier. I live in Florida but the rock is from Alabama and it literally has Carboniferous plant fossils falling out of it,it's like every third rock has well defined fossil formations. Now my questions are... Do I need a FL state fossil license to keep them? And... Am I supposed to report them to the state of FL or anyone for that matter? I know I need to have the license to dig or hunt in Florida. But this rock was bought and paid for ($309 for 4300 lbs) and it did not originate from the state of Florida. Any advice is welcome and thank you in advance for even reading my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Just make out a check to me and everything will be fine. Just kidding. I think your puting in too much thought into this. You bought em, they are yours. Pus they are in the invertebrate catagory. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 An obscure forum rule states that you must show us pictures of these lovely fossils or you have to remand them to us. In all seriousness, you should be ok, legally. That’s quite the load of rock to go through! 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewbunny Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Here's just a few I found off the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I don't know what your original intent for the load of rock was, however, if it were mine I would take a brief detour. I would contact the supplier and determine where it was quarried. Armed with this info you can establish place of origin and age. ID of the plant type would be a great ($) bonus. Then, if you have the time and patience, sell individual pieces, like those pictured. If you have experience with that famous auction site, great; or possibly offer material here on the Forum, if you are eligible to sell. I would think you could get your $309 back and still have a big ole pile of rock for whatever. Good luck, have fun. 3 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewbunny Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 All I currently know is its coming from Alabama and it is old coal mining debris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, snolly50 said: ; or possibly offer material here on the Forum, if you are eligible to sell. She isnt. Access to the Sales Forum is delayed, until the member has posted a number of substantive posts to the Forum. 3 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...
Dewbunny Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 36 minutes ago, snolly50 said: I don't know what your original intent for the load of rock was, Bought it for the flowerbeds. And it was the cheapest rock they offer. It's called 'Red Cedar Bark' rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitbat Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 If what you've pictured here is indicative of what you're finding abundantly in your rock pile then consider yourself LUCKY! Those are some nice fossils! I agree with the other folks...they came from out of state and you bought and paid for them. The State of Florida has absolutely no claim on them! They're all yours! -Joe 1 Illigitimati non carborundum Fruitbat's PDF Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 38 minutes ago, Fruitbat said: If what you've pictured here is indicative of what you're finding abundantly in your rock pile then consider yourself LUCKY! Those are some nice fossils! I agree with the other folks...they came from out of state and you bought and paid for them. The State of Florida has absolutely no claim on them! They're all yours! -Joe yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Wow, great buy/finds. Looking forward to you posting more specimens. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Dewbunny said: Here's just a few I found off the top... Pics 1, 3 &4 look like Sigillaria leaf scars and pic 2 is a Neuropteris leaf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Russell Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Beautiful acquisitions to your collection. Welcome to the forum! Finding my way through life; one fossil at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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