1. Strive to stay informed
of and comply with International,
National, State/Provincial and Local
regulations pertaining to collecting
activities and general business
practices.
2. Obtain permission from
landowners or governmental
authorities to gain access to
collecting sites.
3. Assure that all lands,
properties, flora and fauna are
left without damage to property or
ecology as a result of the
collecting activities.
4. Require that fossil materials
received from outside collectors
are obtained in compliance with
the above collecting guidelines
set forth by the Association.
5. Report to scientific experts
any significant discoveries of
scientific or public interest.
6. Strive to place specimens of
unique scientific interest into
responsible hands for study,
research and preservation.
7. Make no misrepresentation as to
identity, locality, age,
formation, repairs or restoration
of paleontological specimens.
8. Members will strive for best
business practices in all aspects
of business, dealing with
customers and other AAPS members
in a fair and honest manner and
maintaining a good credit
standing. AAPS encourages members
to follow good ethics but cannot
act as a resource to settle
disputes between said members or
disputes involving customers.
