An Act relating to personal use collection of certain fossils.

SB 232 allows Alaskans to collect certain fossils for personal use on state lands managed by the department (excluding state parks and game refuges). Daily limits are set at 25 pounds of fossils, 50 pounds of rock or soil containing fossils, or one large invertebrate fossil. Collectors must use only non-electric hand tools, cause minimal surface disturbance, and cannot sell the fossils or use them for research or public display. The bill does not change permit requirements for research or commercial fossil collection, which still require commissioner approval.