25 USC 3106 - Forest trespass

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 16, 2024

§ 3106.

Forest trespass

(a)

Civil penalties; regulations

Not later than 18 months from November 28, 1990, the Secretary shall issue regulations that—

(1)

establish civil penalties for the commission of forest trespass which provide for—

(A)

collection of the value of the products illegally removed plus a penalty of double their value,

(B)

collection of the costs associated with damage to the Indian forest land caused by the act of trespass, and

(C)

collection of the costs associated with enforcement of the regulations, including field examination and survey, damage appraisal, investigation assistance and reports, witness expenses, demand letters, court costs, and attorney fees;

(2)

designate responsibility with the Department of the Interior for the detection and investigation of forest trespass; and

(3)

set forth responsibilities and procedures for the assessment and collection of civil penalties.

(b)

Treatment of proceeds

(c)

Concurrent jurisdiction

(Pub. L. 101–630, title III, § 307, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4537.)

cite as: 25 USC 3106