[meteorite-list] Update to U.S. State Department website regarding meteorite hunting

[Robert Ward]

Hello all, It's not every day my actions are mentioned on a government website, I thought I should share this with the meteorite community.    May the new year usher in a wave of new falls!
Robert Ward
                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                (copied from State Dept. website)
Like many countries, Oman prohibits the removal of what it considers cultural heritage items, including archaeological treasures, meteorites, rocks and stones. Anyone suspected of engaging in such activity may be prosecuted under Omani law. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to check with Omani authorities before removing anything that may fall into this category. Two U.S. citizens were found guilty of removing stones and imprisoned in 2011.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_991.html#criminal_penalties