Meteorite law in Uganda
No meteorite-specific rule that we can confirm. Many Mbale stones of 1992 were gathered by local people and the authorities.
No specific law known
We know of no Ugandan law written for meteorites. After the Mbale shower of 1992, the authorities and visiting scientists worked with local people to collect the stones, and specimens went to Ugandan and foreign institutions. Ask the national geological survey about any find.
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.
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