Becoming a Member

Please print, fill out and mail to:
Kentucky Paleontological Society, Inc.
2004 Sawyer Ct.
Lexington KY 40514
(859) 296-4870

[ ] Family Membership. For families. $17 annually.

[ ] Individual Membership. $12 annually.

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I hereby promise to support the ethical standards (below) and purposes of this society.

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CODE OF ETHICS

  1. Members shall not collect specimens where prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
  2. Members shall not trespass on private property. All private property laws shall be respected by members.
  3. Members agree to protect scientifically important sites. These sites will be made known to members by the Executive Committee.
  4. Members agree to make all specimens of scientific importance available to recognized scientific researchers or institutions for study and photography before final disposal. Sale of specimens of scientific importance should be done with respect towards their scientific value; donations to scientific institutions are encouraged.
  5. Members agree not to over collect sites, thus allowing others to study and enjoy those sites.
  6. Members agree not to collect in advance of Society field trips.