[meteorite-list] Reward offered for meteorite find

From: tett <tett_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:09:44 -0500
Message-ID: <4CD3B827D4484784BEB5BBC5051A592A_at_tett1>

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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