英文摘要
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Past research on mineral collections has mostly focused on preservation of specimens or visitor behavior in mineral exhibitions, rather than on legal issues. According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Code of Ethics for Museums and the Museum Act in Taiwan, legal issues are among the most common issues in museum management. In this study, legal issues related to the acquisition of mineral specimens were analyzed based on three case studies of nephrite, hokutolite, and meteorite specimens, respectively. It was found that regulations with particular focus on the ownership of mineral collections are included in the Mining Act, National Park Law, and Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. Finally, it is suggested that all public and private museums in Taiwan add certain requirements, such as confirmation of contract and ownership, to their standard operating procedures (SOPs) or internal regulations for the purchase or acceptance of donations of mineral specimens.
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