[meteorite-list] Reward offered for meteorite find

[tett]

Roman,

Yes, if there is lots of material in Canadian institutions then it will be 
much easier to get a permit.  But, in the end, one will always be able to 
sell a Canadian meteorite.

See this link: 
http://easweb.eas.ualberta.ca/download/file/meteorite_regulations.pdf

Mike

P.S.: The two big lads are flying west tomorrow morning.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roman" <romanj at sympatico.ca>
To: "metlist" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Reward offered for meteorite find


> One definitely needs to apply for an export permit. If enough material 
> made it to Canadian
> institutions for study or the national collection, then a permit should be 
> granted.
> If not, then they can refuse the permit. My take on it.
>
> Best regards,
> Roman Jirasek
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "tett" <tett at rogers.com>
> To: <mpg444 at yahoo.com>; "Meteorite List" 
> <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Reward offered for meteorite find
>
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> This meteorite will be protected by the Canadian Cultural and Heritage 
>> act. This means that it would be illegal to export any fragments or 
>> individuals without clearance from the Canadian government.  To get 
>> clearance you would need to apply to the government and then the 
>> government would need to make a counter offer equal to the market value 
>> of the meteorite.  If they do not make an offer then they are obligated 
>> to allow export.  I am told this would take about 6-8 months but could be 
>> a little longer.
>>
>> It is legal to export Canadian meteorites but one must give the Canadian 
>> government first right of refusal.  At least, this is the way I 
>> understand things.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Mike Tettenborn
>> Owen Sound, Ontario
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mike Groetz" <mpg444 at yahoo.com>
>> To: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:14 PM
>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Reward offered for meteorite find
>>
>>
>>> What is the relationship of this verses the meteorite being Canadian 
>>> property? I really hope he is able to get some of it though if it can be 
>>> found.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>>> http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081124/CGY_meteorite_reward_081124/20081124/?hub=CalgaryHome
>>>
>>> Reward offered for meteorite find
>>> Updated: Mon Nov. 24 2008 17:15:47
>>>
>>>
>>> An Arizona meteorite hunter is offering a big reward for anyone who 
>>> finds a piece of the giant fireball that blazed across Alberta last 
>>> week.
>>>
>>> The incredible object from space lit up the night sky on Thursday and 
>>> was the talk of Western Canadians and space enthusiasts around the 
>>> world.
>>>
>>> Some experts believe the meteor fell east of Wainwright just across the 
>>> border with Saskatchewan.
>>>
>>> Scientists and treasure hunters from across the province, including 
>>> Calgary, are scouring that area trying to find the debris trail.
>>>
>>> Robert Haag, who runs a meteorite website in the U-S, says he'll pay 10 
>>> thousand dollars to the first person to find a piece.
>>>
>>> Meteorite hunting can be a lucrative trade. Haag estimates there could 
>>> be as much as one million dollars worth of meteorites on the ground from 
>>> this single meteor. A basketball-sized piece could sell for up to 50 
>>> thousand dollars.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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