Bluefrontside
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Looking for some solid input here.... I am a board member of our local gold prospecting club and there have been some serious debate about to refer to our activities as Small Scale Mining or Recreational Prospecting. The topic appears to be solely a legal issue. Our membership is somewhat divided on the topic. Specifically, the debate is around governmental agency jurisdiction.
If we call ourselves Recreational Prospecting the claim is we fall under the control of Recreational Agencies that can limit our access and possible take our equipment on the spot.
The other point is if we call our activities Small Scale Mining we are protected under Mining Rights act of 1872 (I think I have that correct if not let me know).
I am interested in people real experiences, there are lots of opinions on this those are good to hear too. We have some contacts with Public Lands for the People and are waiting for info. I am also think it might be good to speak with a lawyer.
Thanks.
If we call ourselves Recreational Prospecting the claim is we fall under the control of Recreational Agencies that can limit our access and possible take our equipment on the spot.
The other point is if we call our activities Small Scale Mining we are protected under Mining Rights act of 1872 (I think I have that correct if not let me know).
I am interested in people real experiences, there are lots of opinions on this those are good to hear too. We have some contacts with Public Lands for the People and are waiting for info. I am also think it might be good to speak with a lawyer.
Thanks.
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