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§ 3505.11 — Do I Need A Prospecting Permit To Collect Mineral Specimens For Non-commercial Purposes?

43 C.F.R. § 3505.11

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No. You may collect mineral specimens for hobby, recreation, scientific, research or similar purposes without a prospecting permit. However, the surface management agency may require a use permit. BLM's regulations for collecting mineral specimens are at part 8365 of this title.

43 C.F.R. § 3505.10 43 C.F.R. § 3505.12

Authorizing Statute

Rules and regulations; boundary lines; State rights unaffected; taxation
30 U.S.C. § 189
Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings
5 U.S.C. § 552
Congressional declaration of policy
43 U.S.C. § 1701