---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 49.100"
title: "43"
number: "49.100"
heading: "When is a permit required to collect paleontological resources on Federal land?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/49.100"
---

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

- (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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa-aaa-11.

### Source

Source: 87 FR 47319, Aug. 2, 2022, unless otherwise noted.