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Re: Monahans question



Steve,

I believe the law is pretty specific about the property owner owning the
meteorite. Since one meteorite fell in a street, ownership will probably fall
to the town, city, county or state, depending on who actually owns the road.
Not necessarily the same as who maintains it.

Gene

MeteorHntr wrote:
> 
> Hello list,
> 
> I have a question about who owns meteorites that fall on CITY property?
> Specifically, there was mention of one of the Monahans meteorites hitting in a
> city street.  I know the Smithsonian gets to confiscate meteorites found on
> federal property, but do they own it if it was found on state or local
> property?
> 
> Steve Arnold


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