§ 12.38 — What Happens If My Property Is Subject To Civil Judicial Actions To Obtain Forfeiture?

Authorizing Statute

• Protection and preservation of traditional religions of Native Americans

  42 U.S.C. § 1996
• Return of property to claimant; liability for wrongful seizure; attorney fees, costs, and interest

  28 U.S.C. § 2465
• Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

  16 U.S.C. § 470aa
• Importation or shipment of injurious mammals, birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibia, and reptiles; permits, specimens for museums; regulations

  18 U.S.C. § 42