Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 3809.700 — What Criminal Penalties Apply To Violations Of This Subpart?
43 C.F.R. § 3809.700
The criminal penalties established by statute for individuals and organizations are as follows:
(a) Individuals. If you knowingly and willfully violate the requirements of this subpart, you may be subject to arrest and trial under section 303(a) of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1733(a)). If you are convicted, you will be subject to a fine of not more than $100,000 or the alternative fine provided for in the applicable provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3571, or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or both, for each offense; and
(b) Organizations. If an organization or corporation knowingly and willfully violates the requirements of this subpart, it is subject to trial and, if convicted, will be subject to a fine of not more than $200,000, or the alternative fine provided for in the applicable provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3571.
Authorizing Statute
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Transferred43 U.S.C. § 1201
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Lands open to purchase by citizens30 U.S.C. § 22
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Federal mining and mineral leasing laws16 U.S.C. § 1280
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Management of use, occupancy, and development of public lands43 U.S.C. § 1732
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Unpatented mining claims30 U.S.C. § 612
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Congressional declaration of policy43 U.S.C. § 1701
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Transferred42 U.S.C. § 6508
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Congressional statement of purpose16 U.S.C. § 3101
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Sentence of fine18 U.S.C. § 3571
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Enforcement authority43 U.S.C. § 1733