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AK SB232
Bill
AI Summary
- Allows personal use collection of certain fossils on state land managed by the Department of Natural Resources, excluding state parks and state game refuges, without requiring a permit from the commissioner
- Defines "certain fossils" as plant fossils, invertebrate animal fossils, and fossilized tracks or burrows made by invertebrate animals — vertebrate fossils are not included
- Limits daily collection to 25 pounds of certain fossils, 50 pounds of aggregate material that may contain certain fossils, or one invertebrate fossil greater than 50 pounds
- Prohibits sale, commercial use, or research use of personally collected fossils and restricts collection to hand tools only (no electric or battery-powered tools), with only minimal surface disturbance allowed
- Renames existing permits under AS 41.35.080 as "research permits" and adds fossilized tracks and fossilized burrows to the statutory definition of "historic, prehistoric, and archeological resources"
Legislative Description
Personal Collection Of Certain Fossils
Animals
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/4/2026
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