[meteorite-list] Reward offered for meteorite find

From: Roman <romanj_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:03:01 -0500
Message-ID: <03a601c94f6b$1d006570$6400a8c0_at_compaqsdg7ojf0>

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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