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D. Colo. Standing Order — Fish and Wildlife

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF ) ) COLLATERAL FORFEITURE SCHEDULES ) ORDER REGARDING COLLATERAL FORFEITURE SCHEDULE FOR USE BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE THIS MATTER comes before the Court on application of the United States of America pursuant to Local Rule 58.1(h) of the Criminal Rules of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado for approval of a collateral forfeiture schedule for use by the United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. HAVING considered the application, and being fully advised in the premises, the Court makes the following FINDINGS: A. The proposed collateral forfeiture schedule was prepared according to the collateral forfeiture framework set out in D.C.COLO.LCrR 58.1. B. The proposed collateral forfeitures for standard offenses fall within the presumptive forfeiture ranges set out in the collateral forfeiture framework. C. The proposed collateral forfeitures for aggravated offenses fall within the presumptive collateral forfeiture ranges for any aggravated offenses set out in the collateral forfeiture framework. 1 Therefore, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCrR 58.1, the Court ORDERS as follows: A. The Court approves the Collateral Forfeiture Schedule attached as Exhibit A to this Order for use by the United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. B. The approved Collateral Forfeiture Schedule shall be kept on file with the Clerk’s office. Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 2nd day of February, 2021. BY THE COURT: ____________________________ PHILIP A. BRIMMER Chief United States District Judge 2 Exhibit A African Elephant Conservation Act 16 U.S.C. §§ 4201-4245 (Class A Misdemeanor) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 4223 Import or export raw or worked ivory contrary to the provisions of the act Commercial 1,000.00 + value Non-commercial 500.00 + value Airborne Hunting Act 16 U.S.C. § 742j (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 742j-1 General Airborne Hunting Act Violations 1,000.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 19: Regulations Pertaining to Airborne Hunting Violation Collateral 19.11(a)(1) Shoot from an aircraft for purposes of capturing or killing wildlife 1,000.00 + value 19.11(a)(2) Use aircraft to harass wildlife 500.00 + value 19.11(a)(3) Participate in using aircraft to shoot or harass wildlife 1,000.00 + value 19.32(a) Failure to file annual report 250.00 Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 16 U.S.C. § 470aa et seq. (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § Knowingly excavate, remove, damage, alter, deface or the attempt thereof, 470ee(a) any archaeological resource on public or Indian lands without a permit or exemption ... Non-commercial 500.00 + value Commercial 1,000.00 + value 16 U.S.C. § Knowingly sell, purchase, exchange, transport, receive, or offer thereof, any 470ee(b) archaeological resource if such resource was excavated or removed from Public or Indian lands in violation of 16 U.S.C. § 470ee(a) or any provision, rule, regulation, ordinance or permit in effect under any other Federal law ... Non-commercial 750.00 + value Commercial 1,500.00 + value Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (continued) 16 U.S.C. § 470aa et seq. (Class A Misdemeanors) 16 U.S.C. § Knowingly sell, purchase, exchange, transport, receive, or offer thereof, any 470ee(c) archaeological resource if such resource was excavated or removed from Public or Indian lands in violation of 16 U.S.C. § 470ee(a) or any provision, rule, regulation, ordinance or permit in effect under any other State law. Non-commercial 750.00 + value Commercial 1,500.00 + value USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 1 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 16 U.S.C. § 668d (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 668 Take, possess, transport, sell, purchase, barter, trade, import, export any 1,000.00 + value bald or golden eagle or parts, nests, or eggs thereof 50 C.F.R. PART 22: Regulations Pertaining to Bald and Golden Eagles Violation Collateral 22.11 Take, possess, or transport a bald or golden eagle 1,000.00 + value or parts, nest or eggs thereof 250.00 + value 22.12 Sell, purchase, trade, barter, export, import, or offer thereof any bald or 1,000.00 golden eagle or parts, nest or eggs thereof 250.00 22.21 thru 22.32 Violation of eagle permit requirements 250.00 Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.C. § 1538 (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § Import or export any endangered species; take within the U.S. or territorial 1,000.00 + value 1538(a)(1)(A) thru seas of the U.S.; take upon the high seas; deliver, carry, transport, or ship in 16 U.S.C. § interstate commerce in the course of a commercial activity; sell in interstate 1538(a)(1)(G) or foreign commerce 16 U.S.C. § Import or export any endangered plant; take within the U.S. or territorial 500.00 + value 1538(a)(2)(A) thru seas of the U.S.; take upon the high seas; deliver, carry, transport, or ship in 16 U.S.C. § interstate commerce in the course of a commercial activity; sell in interstate 1538(a)(2)(D) or foreign commerce 50 C.F.R. PART 17: Regulations pertaining to Endangered Wildlife Violation Collateral 17.21(a), (b), & General Endangered Species prohibitions: Attempt, solicit, cause; import, 500.00 + value (d) export; possess, transport unlawfully taken endangered wildlife 17.21(c), (e), & (f) Take; Sell; Transport; Interstate or Foreign Commerce any endangered 1,000.00 + value wildlife 17.21(g) Violate captive-bred endangered species regulations 400.00 + 50.00/animal up to 2,500.00 otherwise MA 17.22 thru 17.23 Endangered species permit violations 400.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 17: Regulations pertaining to Threatened Wildlife Violation Collateral 17.31 Violate threatened wildlife prohibitions 500.00 + value 17.40 thru 17.47 Violate special regulations pertaining to threatened wildlife 350.00 + value USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 2 50 C.F.R. PART 17: Regulations pertaining to Endangered Plants Violation Collateral 17.61 Violation of Endangered Plant regulations 500.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 17: Regulations Pertaining to Threatened Plants Violation Collateral 17.71 Violation of Threatened Plant regulations 350.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 17: Other Endangered & Threatened Plant Regulations Violation Collateral 17.82 Violation of general Experimental regulations 250.00 + value 17.84 to end Fail to comply with special regulations 250.00 + value Endangered Species Act - Convention on International Trade (CITES) 16 U.S.C. §§ 1531-1543 (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § Violations of Convention on International Trade in Appendix designated 1,000.00 + value 1538(c) thru wildlife & plants 1538(d) 50 C.F.R. PART 23: Regulations pertaining to import/export of protected wildlife & plants Violation Collateral 23.13(a) thru Unlawfully import, export, re-export, or possess unlawfully imported, 23.13(c) exported, or re-exported Appendix I species 1,000.00 + value Appendix II species 500.00 + value Appendix Ill species 250.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 24: Regulations pertaining to the import/export of plants Violation Collateral 24.11 Import, export, re-export plants at non-designated port of entry 250.00 + value General Fish & Wildlife Regulations (16 U.S.C. § 704; 16 U.S.C. § 668a; 16 U.S.C. § 1538(d); 16 U.S.C. § 3373) (All violations listed in this section are either Class A or Class B Misdemeanors depending on the Act under which the permits were promulgated) 50 C.F.R. PART 13: General Permit Procedures Violation Collateral 13.1 thru 13.29 General Violation of permit requirements 150.00 13.41 Failure to maintain human and healthful conditions for live wildlife 500.00 13.42 Violation of terms/conditions set forth in permit 250.00 13.43 Alteration of permit 250.00 USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 3 13.44 Failure to display permit upon request 100.00 13.45 Failure to file reports as required 150.00 13.46 Failure to maintain records as required 250.00 13.47 Failure to permit premise inspection 500.00 13.48 Failure to comply with conditions of permit 250.00 13.49 Failure to surrender permit upon suspension or revocation 250.00 General Regulations for Importation, Exportation & Transportation of Wildlife (16 U.S.C. § 3371, 16 U.S.C. § 1538) (Class A Misdemeanors) 50 C.F.R. PART 14: Import, Export & Transportation Regulations Violation Collateral 14.11 Import or export wildlife at a non-designated port without a permit 300.00 + value 14.52(a) Failure to obtain FWS clearance prior to release from U.S. Customs 250.00 14.52(b) Failure to return forthwith any wildlife released without clearance 250.00 14.61 thru 14.63 Failure to file completed declaration as required 300.00 14.81 Import, export, or transport wildlife in interstate commerce without 300.00 complying with marking requirements 50 C.F.R. PART 14: Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the U.S. Violation Collateral 14.103 Import, transport, cause or permit transport to the U.S. any wild mammal or 500.00 + value bird in violation of Humane Transport Regulations 14.104 Failure to provide English translation for any required certificate/document 150.00 14.105 Unauthorized acceptance by carrier of any wild mammal or bird for 500.00 + value transport to the U.S. 14.106 Failure by carrier to require proper primary enclosures for transport to U.S. 500.00 + value 14.107 Improper animal cargo space of a conveyance 500.00 + value 14.108 Violation by carrier of food/water requirements 500.00 + value 14.109(b) Improper ambient air temperature and ventilation provided by holding area, 500.00 + value transporting device, conveyance or terminal facility 14.110 Improper or lack of animal holding area 500.00 + value 14.111 Violation of handling requirements 500.00 + value 14.121 thru 14.172 Violation of primary enclosure specifications 500.00 + value Indians-Hunting, Fishing and Trapping on Indian Land 18 U.S.C. § 1165 (Class B Misdemeanor) Violation Collateral 18 U.S.C. § 1165 Willfully and knowingly, without lawful authority or permission, go upon 250.00 + value Indian land for the purpose of hunting, fishing, or the removal of game, peltries or fish therefrom USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 4 Lacey Act 18 U.S.C. § 42 (Class B Misdemeanor) Violation Collateral 18 U.S.C. § 42(c) Importation of wildlife under inhumane or unhealthful conditions 750.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 16: Regulations for the Importation or Shipment of Injurious Species (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16.3 Unauthorized import, transport, acquire or release of prohibited species or 750.00 + their progeny 25.00/item up to 2,500.00 otherwise MA 16.11 thru Release of imported live wildlife without authorization 500.00 + 16.15 25.00/item up to 2,500.00 otherwise MA Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3778 Violation 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a) (1) To import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase any fish/wildlife/plant taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law/treaty/regulation of the U.S. or in violation of any Indian Tribal Law. (2) to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate commerce or foreign commerce- (A) any fish/wildlife taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law/regulation of any State or in violation of any foreign law, or (B) any plant taken, possessed, transported, or sold, in violation of any law or regulation of any State (3) within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States - (A) to possess any fish/wildlife taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any State, or in violation of any foreign law or Indian Tribal law, or (B) to possess any plant taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any State. Fish………………………………………… 250.00 + value Big game……………………………………… 1,250.00 + value Small game…………………………….. 250.00 + value Furbearer…………………………………..... 250.00 + value Bird………………………………………… 500.00 + value Plant…………………………………………….. 250.00 + value Reptile……………………………………. 250.00 + value Amphibian……………………………………. 250.00 + value Other……………………………………… 250.00 + value Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (continued) 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3778 Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § Attempt to commit any act described in 3372(a) paragraphs (1) through (4) Same as defined 3372(a)(4) offense USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 5 16 U.S.C. § 3372(b) Import, export, or transport in interstate commerce any container or 500.00 + value package containing any fish or wildlife unless the container or package has been previously marked, labeled, or tagged. 16 U.S.C. § 3372(c) (1) it is deemed a sale of fish/wildlife in violation of this chapter for a 500.00 + value person for money or other consideration to offer or provide (A) guiding, outfitting, or other services; or (B) a hunting or fishing license or permit; for the illegal taking, acquiring, receiving, transporting, or possessing of fish or wildlife (2) it is deemed to be a purchase offish/wildlife in violation of this chapter 500.00 + value for a person to obtain for money or other consideration- (A) guiding, outfitting, or other services; or (B) a hunting or fishing license or permit; for the illegal taking, acquiring, receiving, transporting, or possessing of fish or wildlife 16 U.S.C. § 3372(d) Unlawful for any person to make or submit any false record, account, or label for, or any false identification of, any fish, wildlife, or plant which has been, or is intended to be- (1) imported, exported, transported, sold, purchased, or received from any foreign country; or (2) transported in interstate or foreign commerce Fish………………………………………… 250.00 + value Big game……………………………………… 1,000.00 + value Small game…………………………….. 250.00 + value Furbearer…………………………………..... 250.00 + value Bird………………………………………… 500.00 + value Plant…………………………………………….. 250.00 + value Reptile……………………………………. 250.00 + value Amphibian……………………………………. 250.00 + value Other……………………………………… 250.00 + value Marine Mammal Protection Act 16 U.S.C. §§ 1361-1407 (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 1371 Take, or import any marine mammal, marine mammal parts, or products 1,000.00 + value thru 16 U.S.C. § made thereof 1372 50 C.F.R. PART 18: Regulations Pertaining to Marine Mammals Violation Collateral 18.11 Unlawful take of marine mammal 500.00 + value 18.12 Unlawful import of marine mammals 500.00 + value 18.13 Unlawful port use, transport, purchase, sale of any marine mammal or 500.00 + value marine mammal product Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 U.S.C. §§ 703-711 (All Class B Misdemeanors unless otherwise noted) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 703 Taking, pursuing, hunting, capturing, killing, or the attempt thereof; 350.00 +value possess, sell, barter, purchase, ship, export, import, carry, transport, offer, or cause thereof; migratory birds, their parts, nests, or eggs, USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 6 without authorization 50.00 up to per part, nest, egg, item 1,000.00 otherwise per each bird MA 16 U.S.C. § 705 Ship, transport, carry in interstate or foreign commerce, any bird, part, (Class B) nest, or egg, thereof, carried contrary to the law of the place where 350.00 + captured, killed, taken, shipped, transported, or carried 50.00 up to per part, nest, egg, item 1,000.00 otherwise per each bird MA 50 C.F.R. PART 20: Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Violation Collateral 20.21(a) Take with illegal device or substance 400.00 + value 20.21(b) Take with shotgun capable of holding more than three (3) shells 250.00 + value 20.21(c) Take by means, aid or use of sink box 250.00 + value 20.21(d) Take from or by means, aid, or use of a motor driven conveyance, motor 400.00 + value vehicle or aircraft 20.21(e) Take by means of motorboat or other craft having motor attached and 250.00 + value under power 20.21(f) Take by use or aid of live decoys 250.00 + value 20.21(g) Take by use or aid of electronic/recorded calls 250.00 + value 20.21(h) Take by means or aid of motor driven conveyance for concentrating, 250.00 + value driving, or rallying, or stirring up waterfowl 20.21(i) Take by aid of bait or on or over baited area (where the defendant knew, 500.00 + value or reasonably should have known, that the area was a baited area) 16 U.S.C. § Placed or directed placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for the 1,000.00 + value 704(b)(2) and purpose of causing, inducing, or allowing any person to take migratory (Class A) 16 U.S.C. § 707(c) game birds by the aid of baiting on and over a baited area 20.21(j) Take while possessing toxic shot shells or shot 150.00 + value / + 5.00 per toxic shell 20.22 Take during closed season 500.00 + value 20.23 Take before/after legal shooting hours 1-15 min. 100.00 + value 16-30 min. 200.00 + value 31-45 min. 300.00 + value 45+ min. 400.00 + value 20.24 Take in excess of daily bag limit 300.00 + value 20.25 Wanton waste of migratory birds 250.00 + value 20.31 Possession of birds taken in violation of 20.21 thru 20.23 150.00 + value 20.32 Possess freshly killed migratory birds during closed season 300.00 + value 20.33 Exceed possession limit of migratory birds taken in the U.S. 250.00 + value 20.34 Possess in excess of daily bag limit opening day 300.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 20: Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (continued) Violation Collateral 20.35 Possess or transport in excess of daily field limit 250.00 + value 20.36 Violation of tagging regulations 150.00 + value 20.37 Custody of untagged birds of another 150.00 + value 20.38 Live wounded birds in possession 100.00 + value 20.40 Receive, possess, give to another untagged migratory game birds 150.00 + value 20.41 Transport birds taken in violation of 20.21 thru 20.24 150.00 + value USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 7 20.42 Transportation of untagged birds of another 150.00 + value 20.43 Transport migratory game birds with species ID removed 200.00 + value 20.44 Transport unmarked or improperly marked package containing migratory 100.00 per game birds via postal service or common carrier package up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA 20.51 Export birds taken in violation of 20.12 through 20.24 200.00 + value 20.52 Export birds with species ID removed 150.00 + value 20.53 Export unmarked or improperly marked packages containing mig. birds as 150.00 per required package up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA 20.61 Import mig. game birds in excess of legal limit 200.00 + value 20.62 Import mig. game birds belonging to another 150.00 + value 20.63 Import mig. game birds with species ID removed 150.00 + value 20.64 Import, possess, transport. birds killed in foreign country without required 150.00 + value export permits 20.65 Import birds not drawn or dressed as required 150.00 + value 20.66 Import unmarked or improperly marked packages containing mig. birds as 150.00 per required package up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA 20.71 Take, possess, transport, or export migratory 250.00 + value birds, their parts, nests, or eggs in violation of any other Federal law or regulation 20.72 Take, possess, transport, or export migratory 250.00 + value birds, their parts, nests, or eggs in violation of any other State law or regulation 20.73 Import, possess, or transport, migratory birds, 250.00 + value their parts, nests, or eggs if taken, bought, sold, transported, possessed, or exported contrary to any law or regulation of any foreign country, State, or province thereof 20.81 Commercial facility with untagged migratory birds of another as required 200.00 + value under 20.36 20.82 Violation of record keeping requirement 200.00 20.83 Failure to permit premise inspection 500.00 20.91(a) Purchase, sell, barter, or offer thereof for millinery or ornamental use, the 500.00 feathers of migratory game birds 20.91(b) Purchase, sell, barter, or the offer thereof, 250.00 + value mounted specimens taken by hunting 20.100 Take migratory game birds for which no season has been established 350.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 20: Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (continued) Violation Collateral 20.133 Violation of crow hunting regulations 100.00+ 50.00 50.00/bird up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 8 50 C.F.R. PART 21: Migratory Bird Permit Violations Violation Collateral 21.2 thru 21.27 Migratory Bird Permit Violations 200.00 + value 21.29 Violation of Falconry Standards 250.00 21.29(e)(3) Take, possess, transport raptor in violation of 50 C.F.R. PART 21.29 250.00 + value 21.29(e)(3)(v) Unauthorized take of a threatened species 500.00 + value 21.29(g) Failure to comply with facility/equip. standards 200.00 + value 21.29(i) Unauthorized take of raptor 350.00 + value 21.29(j) General violations of Misc. Falconry Regulations 150.00 + value 21.29(j)(5) Retain or exchange molted feathers for other than imping purposes 150.00 + 50.00/feather up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA 21.30 General violation of Raptor propagation permit 250.00 + $100/bird up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA 21.30(a) Take, possess, transport, sell, purchase, barter or transfer any raptor, 350.00 + raptor egg, or raptor semen, for propagation without authorization $100/bird up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA 21.41 thru 21.43 Violation of depredating migratory bird regulations Unauthorized killing of 200.00 + value depredating migratory birds Take of depredating birds by unauthorized method Migratory Waterfowl Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act 16 U.S.C. § 718 (Class B Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 718a Hunt migratory waterfowl without a Federal waterfowl hunting stamp 150.00 + value 16 U.S.C. § 718b Hunting migratory waterfowl with an invalid (unsigned) Federal waterfowl 100.00 + value stamp 16 U.S.C. § 718e(a) Loan or transfer valid migratory stamp 300.00 16 U.S.C. § 718e(b) Alter, mutilate, imitate, or counterfeit any stamp authorized by this Act 500.00 National Wildlife Refuge Act- Prohibited Acts 16 U.S.C. § 668dd(c) (Class A Misdemeanor) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § Knowingly disturb, injure, cut, bum, remove, destroy, or possess any real or 250.00 + value 668dd(c) personal property of the United States ... or take or possess any fish, bird, mammal, or other wild vertebrate or invertebrate animal or part or nest or egg thereof ... or enter, use, or otherwise occupy any such area for any purpose without a permit or authorization USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 9 National Wildlife Refuge Administrative Act 16 U.S.C. § 668dd and 16 U.S.C. §§ 721-731 & Recreation Act 16 U.S.C. §§ 460k-460k-4 (Acts Committed Knowingly Are Class A Misdemeanors Pursuant to; 16 U.S.C. § 668dd (e)(4)(B)(l) all other offenses are Class B Misdemeanors) 50 C.F.R. PART 25: Administrative Provisions Violation Collateral 25.21 Enter a closed portion of National Wildlife Refuge 200.00 25.42 Failure to display permit when requested 100.00 25.72 Failure to report accidents 250.00 50 C.F.R. PART 26: Regulations Pertaining to Public Entry & Use Violation Collateral 26.21(a) Trespass on National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) 300.00 26.21(b) Permit unconfined domestic animal to enter a NWR 100.00 + 50.00/animal up to 1,000.00 otherwise MA Unleashed Pets (cats, dogs, etc...) 50.00 + 25.00 / animal 50 C.F.R. PART 26: Regulations Pertaining to Public Entry & Use (continued) Violation Collateral 26.22(a) Non-compliance with NWR special regulations 100.00 AO 200.00 Pet (dog, cat, etc…) on refuge where prohibited 50.00 26.22(b) Non-compliance with National Wildlife Refuge Permit 150.00 26.36 Conduct public assembly/demonstration without a permit 250.00 50 C.F.R. PART 27: Prohibited Acts Violation Collateral 27.21 Take any animal without authorization 500.00 + value / MA Take any plant without authorization 200.00 + value / MA 27.31 General provisions regarding vehicles on refuges Parking violation 50.00 Traffic control sign 75.00 Unauthorized routes of travel 100.00 Off road, no significant resource damage 250.00 Off road, with significant resource damage MA 27.31(a) Operate a vehicle in violation of State law 100.00 27.31(b) Operate a vehicle under the influence of drugs or intoxicating beverage MA 27.31(c) Operate a vehicle carelessly or heedlessly Careless 150.00 USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 10 Reckless MA 27.31(d) Exceed 25 mph or posted speed limit 50.00 + 3.00/mph over speed limit (21 mph or more over speed limit: 150.00) 27.31(e) Operate vehicle without a muffler/spark arrester 100.00 27.31(f) Operate vehicle without license plate/registration 100.00 27.31(g) Operate vehicle without a driver’s license No License / Expired 150.00 Revoked, Cancelled, Denied. Etc. MA 27.31(h) Block road access for other vehicles 150.00 27.31(i) Failure to obey orders of traffic control officer 350.00 27.31(j) Operate over-sized/over-weight vehicle 200.00 27.31(k) Moving of vehicle involved in accident 250.00 27.31(l) Operate a vehicle without proper headlights, tail-lights, or brake lights 75.00 27.31(m) Violation of other established special vehicle requirements 100.00 27.32(a) Unauthorized use of a boat 200.00 27.32(b) Operate boat in violation of either Coast Guard or State laws 75.00 27.32(b)(2) Operate boat in reckless/negligent manner Careless 200.00 Reckless MA 27.32(b)(3) Operate boat under influence of an intoxicant MA 50 C.F.R. PART 27: Prohibited Acts (continued) Violation Collateral 27.32(b)(4) Interfere with operation of other boats 100.00 27.32(b)(5) Operate boat without proper marine head 100.00 27.32(b)(6) Operate a sailboat without required lights 75.00 27.32(b)(7) Leave boat unattended for 72 hrs. 100.00 27.32(b)(8) Unauthorized use of Government boat dock 50.00 27.33 Unauthorized waterskiing on NWR 100.00 27.34 Unauthorized operation of aircraft on/over NWR 250.00 27.41 General Provisions – Disturbing violations with weapons Carry, or possessing a firearm (MA when prohibited possessor) 200.00 / MA Discharge a firearm MA Carry or possess fireworks 150.00 Carry or possess explosive MA Discharge fireworks 250.00 Discharge Explosive MA 27.42 Firearms; other violations MA 27.43 Use of weapons other than firearms (air guns, bow & arrow, etc.) 200.00 Use of other dangerous weapons MA 27.51 Disturb, injure, damage animals and plants on NWR Animal - Disturbance 200.00 Animal - Take 500.00 + value / MA Plant - Disturbance, injure, damage plants on NWR 100.00 USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 11 Plant - Take 200.00 + value / MA 27.52 Introduction of plants/animals on NWR 200.00 + 50.00/item 27.61 Destruction, vandalism, or removal personal and/or government property and natural objects Destruction MA Vandalism / defacement 300.00 + value Removal / theft of property MA Removal of natural objects 250.00 + value 27.62 Search for or remove objects of antiquity 250.00 / MA 27.63 Unauthorized search for valued objects; no permit 250.00 / MA 27.64 Unauthorized prospecting/mining on a NWR 500.00 / MA 27.65 Tamper with vehicles or equipment 250.00 + value 27.71 Take or film motion pictures for commercial use 250.00 27.72 Cause unreasonable disturbances w/ audio equip 200.00 27.73 Use of artificial light Artificial lights - Non-take of wildlife (viewing) 150.00 Artificial lights - Take of wildlife 500.00 + value / MA 27.81 Enter NWR under the influence of alcohol 300.00 27.82(b)(1) Delivery of controlled substances MA 50 C.F.R. PART 27: Prohibited Acts (continued) Violation Collateral 27.82(b)(2) Possess controlled substance on a NWR Marijuana open container in motor vehicle 50.00 Marijuana Possession by underage person [CRS 18-13-122(3)(b)] 100.00 Marijuana (possession / consume in public) <1 oz 100.00 Marijuana (possession / consume in public) 1 - <2 oz 150.00 Marijuana (possession / consume in public) >2 oz – < 6 oz 250.00 Marijuana (possession / consume in public) > 6 oz MA Possession of other controlled substances MA 27.82(b)(3) Under influence of a controlled substance 300.00 27.83 Indecency or disorderly conduct 400.00 27.84 Interference with persons engaged in authorized activities Interference with public engaging in authorized activities 250.00 Interference (resist, delay, and/or obstruct) with government employee MA engaged in authorized duties 27.85 Gambling on NWR 200.00 27.86 Begging or soliciting 100.00 27.91 Conducting field trials 200.00 27.92 Construct, install, occupy private structure MA 27.93 Abandon private property 300.00 27.94 Disposal of Litter / waste / debris / containments Litter on a NWR 100.00 Dumping refuse or waste 250.00 Dumping sewage 500.00 Depositing environmental contaminants 1,000.00 / MA USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 12 27.95(a) Fires Grills / stoves 75.00 Setting unauthorized campfire 200.00 Setting unauthorized fire 500.00 / MA 27.95(b) Leaving fire unattended or not completely extinguished 250.00 27.95(c) Throw burning cigarette, match, etc. where it may start a fire 100.00 27.95(d) Smoking violation 150.00 27.96 Unauthorized advertising 150.00 27.97 Soliciting or conducting a private commercial operation 300.00 50 C.F.R. PART 31: Regulations pertaining to Commercial Fishing & Trapping Violation Collateral 31.13 No refuge commercial fishing permit 250.00 + value 31.16 Violation of Federal trapping permit regulations, State trapping laws, or other special trapping laws, or special trapping regulations Violate State law 100.00 + value Violate permit conditions, etc. 100.00 + value Failure to inspect traps 100.00 + value Unlawful sets; unlawful equipment 150.00 + value Animal unlawfully trapped 150.00 + value 50 C.F.R. PART 32: Regulations pertaining to Hunting Violation Collateral 32.2(a) Hunt without a State license 200.00 + value 32.2(b) Hunt without a migratory waterfowl stamp 150.00 + value 32.2(c) Hunt in violation of Federal law 150.00 + value 32.2(d) Hunt in violation of State law 150.00 + value 32.2(e) Hunt in violation of special access requirements 100.00 + value 32.2(f) Failure to comply with special regulations, as per 32.12, 32.22, 32.32 150.00 32.2(g) Bow hunt with any drug on an arrow 500.00 + value 32.2(h) Distribution of bait and hunting over bait on NWR 500.00 + value 32.2(i) Use of nails, wire, screws or bolts to attach a tree stand to a tree, or hunt 100.00 from tree into which a metal object has been driven 32.2(j) Use or possession of alcohol while hunting 200.00 32.2(k) Use or possession of toxic shot while hunting with shotgun or muzzle-loader 100.00 + on Waterfowl Production Areas, or other designated areas 5.00/toxic shell + forfeit toxic shells 50 C.F.R. PART 32.5: Regulations pertaining to Fishing Violation Collateral 32.5(a) Fish without a State license 150.00 + value 32.5(b) Noncompliance with applicable Federal law 150.00 + value 32.5(c) thru 32.5(e) Violations of State and applicable special regulations on fishing 100.00 + value USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 13 50 C.F.R. PART 70: Regulations pertaining to National Fish Hatcheries Violation Collateral 70.4(b) Unauthorized taking, or attempt to take fish, amphibians, or other aquatic 200.00 + value animals 70.4(c) Unauthorized take of any animal 200.00 + value 70.4(d) Disturbing spawning fish 100.00 50 C.F.R. PART 71: Regulations pertaining to Hunting & Fishing on National Fish Hatcheries Violation Collateral 71.2(a) Hunt without a State license 200.00 + value 71.2(b) thru 71.2(f) Noncompliance with other laws or regulations 100.00 + value 71.12(a) Fish without a State license 100.00 + value 71.12(b) thru Noncompliance with other laws or regulations 100.00 + value 71.12(e) Native American Graves Protection Act 25 U.S.C. § 3001 & 18 U.S.C. § 1170 (Class A Misdemeanors) Violation Collateral 18 U.S.C. § 1170 Knowingly sell, purchase, use for profit, or transport for sale or profit, the 2,500.00 + (a) human remains of a Native American without the right of possession to Value those remains 18 U.S.C. § 1170(b) Knowingly sell, purchase, use for profit, or transport for sale or Profit any 1,000.00 + Native American cultural items obtained unlawfully value Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1998 16 U.S.C. §§ 5301 - 5306 (Class B Misdemeanor) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 5305a Sale, import or export of any product, item or substance intended for human 500.00 + value consumption or application containing or labeled or advertised as containing any substance derived from any species of rhinoceros or tiger. Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 16 U.S.C. § § 4901-4916 (Class B Misdemeanor) Violation Collateral 16 U.S.C. § 4901 et Violate any regulations, prohibitions, or regulations of Act relating to the seq. (50 C.F.R. import of any exotic bird PART 15) Non-commercial 500.00 + value Commercial 1,000.00 + value USFWS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule Page 14
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