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<blockquote data-quote="MegsyB007" data-source="post: 457734" data-attributes="member: 13534"><p>Hi Porter, </p><p>I agree with the above - it's always best to be friendly with the property owner to smooth things over. Make an agreement before you begin and stick to it.</p><p></p><p>However, the law states that any gold (in Victoria) - even on private property - belongs to the Crown, and transferring the ownership of that gold from the Crown to the finder, is done through the purchase of a Miner's Right (in Vic). It doesn't actually belong the landowner unless they find it, and have a Miner's Right to do so, or have a prospecting or mining licence covering their property. But still, best to make a deal with them to allow your access to continue on their property, and be fair minded about it.</p><p></p><p>I don't know about other states, or which one you're in, but that's the law in Victoria. It may be similar in other states, but you'll have to check that out. Perhaps other members could fill you in, if you tell us what state you're talking about prospecting in.</p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Megsy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MegsyB007, post: 457734, member: 13534"] Hi Porter, I agree with the above - it's always best to be friendly with the property owner to smooth things over. Make an agreement before you begin and stick to it. However, the law states that any gold (in Victoria) - even on private property - belongs to the Crown, and transferring the ownership of that gold from the Crown to the finder, is done through the purchase of a Miner's Right (in Vic). It doesn't actually belong the landowner unless they find it, and have a Miner's Right to do so, or have a prospecting or mining licence covering their property. But still, best to make a deal with them to allow your access to continue on their property, and be fair minded about it. I don't know about other states, or which one you're in, but that's the law in Victoria. It may be similar in other states, but you'll have to check that out. Perhaps other members could fill you in, if you tell us what state you're talking about prospecting in. Cheers, Megsy [/QUOTE]
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