§ 49.100 When is a permit required to collect paleontological resources on Federal land?

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Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior › Part 49: PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION › Subpart B: Paleontological Resources Permitting; Requirements, Modifications, and Appeals › § 49.100: § 49.100 When is a permit required to collect paleontological resources on Federal land?

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(a) A permit is required for any person to collect paleontological resources, except as allowed in provisions in subpart I of this part.

(b) A permit may be required by a Federal land manager for paleontological research or paleontological consulting activities that do not involve collection.

(c) A permit is required for Federal Government personnel, agents, or contractors to collect paleontological resources unless the bureau authorizes the action by programmatic or other means.

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§ 49.100 When is a permit required to collect paleontological resources on Federal land? · 43 C.F.R. § 49.100 (2026) | Frix