IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF )
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COLLATERAL FORFEITURE SCHEDULES )
ORDER REGARDING COLLATERAL FORFEITURE SCHEDULE FOR USE BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MILITARY RESERVATIONS
WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
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 Defense, Military
Reservations within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court of Colorado.
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.
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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 Defense, Military Reservations
within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court of Colorado.
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
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Exhibit A
Collateral Forfeiture Schedule, United States Department of Defense,
Military Reservations within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court
for the District of Colorado
Citation for
Description of Offense Collateral Forfeiture
Offense
Unmanned Aircraft
18 USC 39(b)(1) Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close $500
Proximity to Airports – no injury or death
Trespass & Offenses at the gate
18 USC 111 Opposes, impedes, interferes with a law $500
enforcement officer
Assaults, resists law enforcement officers & MA1
all felony level offenses
18 USC 1382 Entering for purposes prohibited by law or $150
lawful regulation (Trespass)
Entering after having been removed or $500
ordered not to reenter (previously barred or
denied entry)
Controlled Substances
21 USC 844a Knowingly or intentionally possess a MA
controlled substance
Less than 1oz marijuana $100
Firearms
18 USC 930(a) Possession of firearms and dangerous MA
weapons in Federal facilities
Depredation and Theft of Government Property
18 USC 1361 Attempt or willfully injure or commit any $500 + Value
depredation against any property of the
United States, or any property which has
been or is being manufactured or constructed
for the United States. If the damage or attempted
damage to such property does not exceed the
sum of $1,000.
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Collateral Forfeiture Schedule, United States Department of Defense,
Military Reservations within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court
for the District of Colorado
18 USC 641 Theft of public money, property or records – $500
if the value of such property in the aggregate,
combining amounts from all the counts for which
the defendant is convicted in a single case, does
not exceed the sum of $1,000 and property
recovered (1st offense only).
18 USC 654 Officer or employee of the United States MA
converting property of another. If the sum
embezzled is $1,000 or less.
Wildfire Prevention
18 USC 1856 Fires left unattended. $500
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“MA” stands for Mandatory Appearance. If a violation requires a mandatory appearance, no collateral
forfeiture amount is authorized.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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