A bill by and for amateurs

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Congress is considering the Fossil Preservation Act of 1996 introduced by Representatives Tim Johnson and Joe Skeen. The bill allows anyone to engage in limited surface collecting of fossils without a permit but requires a permit for more extensive collecting.

author: White, Merle
Editorial, Collectors and collecting, Collectors (Persons), Johnson, Timothy P., Skeen, Joe

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We oppose S-3107

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Concerned paleontologists are against the Vertebrate Paleontological Resources Protection Act (S-3107) because it curtails the free collecton of fossils in public lands. The law also introduces complicated requirements in obtaining government permits.

author: White, Merle
Column, United States. Congress, Paleontology

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Casting call

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The Siber + Siber Sauriermusuem is located in Aathal, Zurich, Switzerland. Its lively, pleasant and unique atmosphere is mainly attributed to the imagination of cofounder Kirby Siber, who originally wanted to make movies.

author: White, Merle
Zurich, Switzerland (City), Museums, Art museums, Dinosaurs

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subjects list: Laws, regulations and rules, Fossils, Collections and collecting
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