Meteorite law in the Netherlands
No meteorite-specific law that we can confirm. Ownership follows ordinary property law; ask the landowner first.
No specific law known
We know of no Dutch law written for meteorites, and the general rules on found and ownerless property apply. Before searching any field, ask the owner, and remember that nature reserves forbid collecting.
Export: leaving the European Union, important natural-history specimens above set values can need an EU export licence.
This is general information to help you ask the right questions, not legal advice. Laws change and their details matter, and this summary was last reviewed in 2026. Before you search, buy, sell or export a meteorite, check the current law with the authorities of the country concerned or a qualified lawyer. See meteorite law by country.
Related pages
Glossary: Meteorite ownership, Export rules, Landowner permission, Provenance