Doug,
Are these state or federal laws?  Do you know "chapter and verse" in the
laws?  I'd love to have more information.
Thanks

(& apologies for a spell check break-down in the last hasty email)

- John Varner





>From: Stemke Douglas <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] thoughts on future of shell collecting
>Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:09:22 -0800
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>Such laws DO exist.
>
>   When I lived in Minnesota most orchids (notably Slipper Orchids) are
>protected.  However, when roads are widened threatening Orchids permits are
>given to transplant them.  I've heard of similar laws in Arizona and
>protected cactus in danger from construction.
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