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Read more about the article What Happens If You Take Rocks Illegally

What Happens If You Take Rocks Illegally

  • Post author:Ryan Conlon
  • Post published:March 29, 2026
  • Post category:Laws

Removing rocks, minerals, or fossils from national parks is a big no-no under U.S. federal law (36 C.F.R. § 2.1). The law says you can't take any natural or cultural…

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