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FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA 20i 1DEC -8 f1H11: ('I
In Re:
SCHEDULE OF COLLATERAL
FORFEITURES FOR FOREST File No.: ~ (> 11' {) 3
SERVICE AND DEPARTMENT
OF THE INTERIOR LANDS
STANDING ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule in
Misdemeanor and Petty Offenses, attached hereto as Appendix A, shall be adopted and
incorporated for offenses arising on USDA Forest Service or Department of the Interior
lands located within the Macon and Athens Divisions of the United States District Court
for the Middle District of Georgia, including the Oconee National Forest, Piedmont
National Wildlife Refuge, Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, and Ocmulgee
National Monument.
SO ORDERED, this 8th day ofDecember, 2017.
United States Magistrate Judge
APPENDIX A
FORFEITURE OF COLLATERAL SCHEDULE
IN MISDEMEANOR AND PETTY OFFENSES
FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE AND
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS
IN THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3
COLLATERAL SCHEDULE .................................................................................. 6
Part A .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Part B...................................................................................................................................................16
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................. 34
(a) 18 U.S.C. § 7 .......................................................................................................................34
(b) 18 U.S.C. § 13 .....................................................................................................................36
(c) 18 U.S.C. § 19 .....................................................................................................................37
(d) 18 U.S.C. § 3013 ................................................................................................................37
(e) 18 U.S.C. § 3401 ................................................................................................................38
(f) 18 U.S.C. § 3559 ................................................................................................................40
(g) 18 U.S.C. § 3571 ................................................................................................................47
(h) 18 U.S.C. § 3581 ................................................................................................................48
(i) Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 58 ......................................................49
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
FORFEITURE OF COLLATERAL SCHEDULE IN
MISDEMEANOR AND PETTY OFFENSES
FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE AND
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS
INTRODUCTION
(a) For misdemeanor and petty offenses listed below, whether originating
under the applicable Federal Statute or regulation or applicable State Statute by
virtue of the Assimilated Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. § 13), occurring within the lands of
the USDA Forest Service and the lands of the Department of the Interior in the
territorial jurisdiction of the United States Magistrate Judge, it is hereby ordered that
collateral may be posted in lieu of the appearance of the offender, unless otherwise
specified in this rule.
(b) Upon the failure of the person charged with an offense or offenses
listed below to appear before the United States Magistrate Judge for trial of the
offense or offenses listed below, except those offenses denominated “mandatory
appearance,” and not aggravated, as provided below, the collateral in the amount
listed opposite the offense shall be forfeited to the United States. The posting of
said collateral does not equate to a finding of guilt; it shall signify that the offender
neither contests the charge nor requests a hearing before the United States magistrate
judge, and said collateral shall be administratively forfeited.
(c) When MCA* (mandatory court appearance) is inserted next to the
listed violation, no forfeiture will be permitted, nor will a forfeiture be permitted on
violations contributing to an accident with personal injury or property damage in
excess of $1000.00.
(d) This collateral schedule covers any federal enforcement agencies
working within the lands of the USDA Forest Service and the lands of the
Department of the Interior in the Middle District of Georgia, including the Oconee
National Forest, Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, Bond Swamp National
Wildlife Refuge, and Ocmulgee National Monument. It is the responsibility of the
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agencies and issuing officers to correlate the appropriate charge with the most
similar collateral provided.
(e) Notwithstanding the collateral schedule attached hereto, the issuing
officer shall be authorized to determine whether the circumstances of the offense are
so aggravated that a mandatory appearance should be required, in which case the
issuing officer shall be authorized to fix the offense as a mandatory appearance
offense.
(f) Whenever a check is returned to the clerk as uncollectible for any
reason within the control of the payer, the offense for which the collateral was
posted shall become a mandatory appearance offense, and shall be referred
immediately to the appropriate magistrate judge for a mandatory hearing.
(g) When the offender fails to pay the specified collateral and/or fails to
answer a summons to appear, the magistrate judge may consider and treat the
offense as a mandatory appearance offense, and thereafter refuse any tender of the
collateral payment and set the case for hearing, or in his/her discretion increase the
collateral.
(h) The Clerk of Court and each United States Magistrate Judge shall
maintain a current list of the misdemeanor and petty offenses and fines applicable
thereto for which forfeiture of collateral security may be accepted.
(i) The collateral schedule shall be composed of two parts. Part A
addresses miscellaneous Title 18 violations, assimilated crimes, and regulations
implemented by the National Park Service (36 C.F.R. Parts 1-199); the U.S. Forest
Service (36 C.F.R. Parts 200-299); the Army Corps of Engineers (36 C.F.R. Parts
300-end); the Department of Veterans Affairs (38 C.F.R. Parts 0-17); the United
States Postal Service (39 C.F.R. Parts 1-999); and the Federal Protective Service (41
C.F.R. Parts 102-1--102-299). Part A also addresses regulations implemented by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act and the Recreation Act, 50 C.F.R. Parts 25, 26, 27, 31, and 32.
Part B addresses various wildlife statutes and related regulations of the Fish and
Wildlife Service. Provided their enforcement authority allows them to do so,
officers of the federal agencies listed herein may issue citations for violations under
the statutes listed in Part B. The collateral amount for these violations shall be as
stated in Part B, under either the applicable statute or the Fish and Wildlife
regulations.
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Unless otherwise specifically ordered by a United States Court of the Middle
District of Georgia, any wildlife or property which has been seized within the
jurisdiction of the Middle District of Georgia under the authority of the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 703-712; the National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 668dd-668ee; the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d; the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1531-1544;
the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 718-718k; the Airborne
Hunting Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 742j-1; the Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 U.S.C.
§§ 1361-1407; the Lacey Act, 18 U.S.C. § 42, or the Lacey Act Amendments of
1981, 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378, where final disposition of the case has been made
by either payment of a forfeiture of collateral or a judgment by the court on behalf
of the Government and where so authorized by statute, such wildlife or property
shall be forfeited to the U.S. Government and disposed of by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service in such a manner as described by Title 50, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 12.
The attached Appendix, which consists of various federal statutes and rules,
is provided for the reader's convenience. Because this Appendix is not updated, any
amendments to those statutes or rules which may occur after its effective date are
not reflected herein. Accordingly, the reader should not rely on this Appendix.
The offenses for which collateral may be posted in lieu of appearance by the
person charged with said offenses follow.
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COLLATERAL SCHEDULE
Part A
Violation Collateral
AIRCRAFT
Air delivery without authorization or permit ............................................. $250.00
Operation in careless, reckless, or negligent manner................................... MCA*
Operation on lands or water without authorization or permit .................... 500.00
BICYCLES
Riding in undesignated area......................................................................... 50.00
Riding in wilderness, wild and scenic corridor, or on Appalachian
Trail (“AT”) or National Park Service (“NPS”) Area ........................... 100.00
BOATING
Accidents
Failure to render aid ......................................................................................... MCA*
Failure to report ............................................................................................ 300.00
Alcohol and Drug
Under the influence (BUI) ............................................................................ MCA*
Equipment
Improper, insufficient, unsafe (personal flotation device ("PFD"), fire
extinguisher, horn, engine cut-off, distress, flame arrester, ventilation,
muffler, etc. ) .............................................................................. 100.00 + 25.00 ea
Improper lights ............................................................................................. 100.00
Without lights at night ................................................................................. 250.00
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Registration
Expired registration / no registration card ................................................... 150.00
Numbers or decal not displayed.............................................................................. 150.00
Operating unregistered............................................................................................. 250.00
Rules of Road
All rules ..................................................................................................................... 125.00
Safe Operation
Attempting to elude police ........................................................................... MCA*
Careless or without due care ........................................................................ 150.00
Child PFD requirements ............................................................................... 100.00
Disregard of regulatory marker or navigational aid ..................................... 150.00
Entering boating safety zone ........................................................................ 300.00
Improper riding ............................................................................................ 100.00
Interference with regulatory marker or navigational aid .............................. 500.00
Operating prohibited vessel or watercraft .................................................... 500.00
Operating personal watercraft (“PWC”) at restricted time (night) ............... 150.00
Operating PWC by underage person or without supervision ....................... 100.00
Operating watercraft above idle speed when within 100 feet of another
vessel, shore, or dock (“100' Rule”)........................................................ 100.00
Overloaded vessel ........................................................................................ 100.00
Reckless operation ....................................................................................... MCA*
Skiing violation............................................................................................ 100.00
Other Boating Violations
Violations not specifically covered ............................................................. 150.00
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Possession or Distribution of Narcotics or Controlled Substances
Possession of marijuana - less than one ounce ............................................ 500.00
Possession of marijuana (greater than one ounce) or distribution of
marijuana ................................................................................................ MCA*
Possession or distribution of any other narcotic or controlled substance .... MCA*
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DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Creating or maintaining hazardous condition .............................................. 300.00
Exhibiting pornographic material................................................................ 100.00
Fighting........................................................................................................ 200.00
Offensive communication, profanity, or acts .................................................. 150.00
Public indecency .............................................................................................. MCA*
Public nudity .................................................................................................... 300.00
Public urination or defecation.......................................................................... 100.00
Solicitation for immoral purpose ..................................................................... MCA*
Unreasonable noise / disturbance / nuisance ................................................... 100.00
FIRE
Burning without authorization ..................................................................... 300.00
Escape of control.......................................................................................... 500.00
Improper disposal of lighted or smoking material ....................................... 100.00
Unattended / un-extinguished ...................................................................... 100.00
Unauthorized storage of fuels ...................................................................... 100.00
Undesignated area or without proper isolation ............................................ 100.00
Violation of restrictions or bans................................................................... 250.00
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Lending, borrowing, altering, falsifying ...................................................... 500.00
Not on person / failure to display upon request ........................................... 50.00
Unsigned stamp or Harvest Information Program (“HIP”) permit.............. 50.00
Waterfowl stamp .......................................................................................... 200.00
Hunt or Fish w/o permit ............................................................................... 200.00
Nonresident
Hunting / Fishing Basic License .................................................................. 200.00
Big game, Alligator, Trapping ..................................................................... 500.00
WMA License .............................................................................................. 150.00
Dog Hunting License ................................................................................... 50.00
Trout ............................................................................................................. 100.00
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Resident
Hunting / Fishing Basic License .................................................................. 100.00
Big game, Alligator, Trapping ..................................................................... 300.00
WMA License .............................................................................................. 100.00
Dog Hunting License ................................................................................... 50.00
Trout ............................................................................................................. 75.00
General Importation and Transportation
Marking containers ................................................................. 100.00 + 75.00 ea
Symbol marking ........................................................................................... 100.00
Limits and Unlawful Taking
Bear / alligator........................................................................1,500.00 + 500.00 ea
Big game (deer, turkey, hog) .................................................... 700.00 + 300.00 ea
Careless use of firearm or archery tackle while hunting ............................. 750.00
Commercialization / sale / purchase of wildlife .............................................. MCA*
Concealing unlawful taking
Fish / Small Game............................................................................................ 300.00
Big Game / Alligator / Hog ............................................................................. 500.00
Continuing to fish after obtaining limit ........................................................... 150.00
Continuing to hunt after obtaining limit .......................................................... 300.00
Dove and non-waterfowl ................................................................ 350.00 + 25.00 ea
Failure to make reasonable effort to retrieve game
Small game.................................................................................................. 150.00
Big Game .................................................................................................... 400.00
Migratory Bird ................................................................................ 300.00 + 50.00 ea
Failure to record deer harvest .......................................................................... 150.00
Failure to supervise child while hunting ......................................................... 300.00
Failure to tag or report bear kill ....................................................................... 500.00
Fishing (over limit, size, illegal possession) .................................. 100.00 + 25.00 ea
Fishing outside of hours................................................................................... 100.00
Fishing out of season ....................................................................................... 200.00
Fishing prohibited area or closed area ............................................................. 200.00
Fishing for trout with live baitfish ................................................................... 300.00
Fishing for trout more than one pole ............................................................... 75.00
Hunting from aircraft ...................................................................................... 1500.00
Hunting from permanent stand ........................................................................ 200.00
Hunting from road, boat, vehicle..................................................................... 800.00
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Hunting / Shooting in safety zone / unauthorized area ................................... 750.00
Hunting over bait ............................................................................................. 800.00
Hunting without orange when required ........................................................... 200.00
Hunting without permission / unauthorized hunting....................................... 500.00
Hunting under the influence ............................................................................ MCA*
Illegal hunting / training with dogs.................................................................. 300.00
Interference with lawful taking........................................................................ 500.00
Introduction of wildlife / fishing without permit (each animal) ..................... 200.00
Night hunting ................................................................................................. 1000.00
Placing bait (see Migratory Bird Treaty exception)........................................ 300.00
Possession of bait on artificial stream ............................................................. 200.00
Shooting from / across road or in prohibited area ........................................... 750.00
Small game / non-game wildlife..................................................... 100.00 + 25.00 ea
Spotlighting ...................................................................................................... 500.00
Transporting loaded firearm, crossbow in vehicle .......................................... 200.00
Trapping violations .......................................................................................... 400.00
Unlawful ammunition .............................................................200.00 + 25.00 ea shell
Unlawful device, equipment, substance, or weapon ....................................... 500.00
Unlawful transportation of wildlife / fish ........................................................ 400.00
Waterfowl ....................................................................................... 300 .00+ 50.00 ea
INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE
Failure to follow directions of officer directing traffic ................................... 200.00
Failure to follow lawful order .......................................................................... 300.00
Failure to provide proper identification........................................................... 100.00
False information or report ............................................................................. 200.00
Fleeing officer .................................................................................................. 500.00
Interfering with government employee / agency function .............................. 400.00
Interfering with park attendant ........................................................................ 200.00
Physical / threatening ....................................................................................... MCA*
Profanity toward officer ................................................................................... 150.00
LIVESTOCK
Unauthorized possession, without permit, free range .................................... 500.00
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OFF ROAD VEHICLES (ATVs and Off-Highway Vehicles)
Attempting to elude police on ATV ................................................................ 400.00
Driving under the influence ............................................................................. MCA*
On roadway ...................................................................................................... 150.00
Possessing in wilderness or wild & scenic corridor or on
Appalachian Trail ....................................................................................... 500.00
Undesignated or closed area ............................................................................ 300.00
Violations not specifically covered ................................................................. 100.00
PERMITS
Commercial operation / activities without permit /authorization ........... 1000.00
Commercial advertising ................................................................................ 200.00
Distribution / posting / etc. of printed materials without permit or
Authorization ........................................................................................... 150.00
Failure to allow inspection ............................................................................ 500.00
Failure to display as required .......................................................................... 50.00
Failure to obtain permit / authorization when required (other than parking-
related)...................................................................................................... 400.00
Falsifying / altering permit............................................................................ 500.00
Violating terms / conditions of permits ........................................................ 150.00
PROPERTY AND PUBLIC USE
Abandoning property on government land
Vehicle, vessel, trailer ............................................................................ 200.00
Other personal property ........................................................................... 100.00
Building or maintaining any structure, trail, road, etc. ............................... 500.00
Climbing on statues ..................................................................................... 150.00
Contributing to delinquency of minor ......................................................... 500.00
Discharging fireworks ................................................................................. 200.00
Entering closed area ..................................................................................... 300.00
Failure to pay parking fee or display pass, 1st Offense .............................. 25.00
2nd Offense ............................................................................................. 100.00
3rd Offense ............................................................................................. MCA*
Failure to pay camping or visitor use fee ..................................................... 100.00
Failure to report injury or damage to person / property .............................. 300.00
Fraudulent use of Golden Age, Access Passport, or America Beautiful .... MCA*
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Gambling ....................................................................................................... 100.00
Holding campsite without permission .......................................................... 100.00
Horse violations ............................................................................................ 125.00
Illegal camping (undesignated area, hours, stay limits, etc.) ...................... 200.00
Improper use of comfort station .................................................................... 200.00
Interfering with use of road, trail, gate ......................................................... 400.00
Loitering ........................................................................................................ 100.00
Metal detector violations............................................................................... 500.00
No dive flag ...................................................................................................100.00
Obstructing entry, use, or access of facility (protest, etc. ) ..........................200.00
Pet violations (each animal, first offense) ..................................................... 50.00
Pet violations (each animal, second offense )...............................................100.00
Pet violations (each animal, third offense ) ..................................................150.00
Picnicking in prohibited area ........................................................................100.00
Possessing or using government land / facilities for residential purpose ..... 800.00
Possession of alcohol in closed / prohibited area .........................................300.00
Possession of alcohol by underage person ....................................................350.00
Possession of fireworks .................................................................................100.00
Possession of non-tax paid liquor (small quantity) ......................................500.00
Projectile firing device (air gun, bow & arrow) ...........................................200.00
Providing alcohol to underage person...........................................................500.00
Soliciting alms, monies, contributions..........................................................100.00
Swimming and beach violations ...................................................................100.00
Swimming, diving, snorkeling, scuba in prohibited area .............................100.00
Theft < $50 ....................................................................................................100.00
Theft >$50, <300 ..........................................................................................300.00
Trespassing....................................................................................................300.00
Under the influence or drunk in public (non-DUI).......................................300.00
Unlawful weapon or device ..........................................................................500.00
Vandalism to signs, property ........................................................................800.00
Vandalism, tampering with boundary marker or sign ................................1000.00
Vandalism to other structures .....................................................................1000.00
Violating posted instructions, rules, orders or sign ......................................100.00
Violating quite hours.....................................................................................100.00
Wrong sex using comfort station ..................................................................100.00
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SANITATION
Dumping (trash, refuse, sewage) ................................................................1000.00
Failure to properly store food or refuse ........................................................150.00
Littering .........................................................................................................300.00
Unlawful use of government trash receptacles .............................................150.00
TIMBER AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND PRODUCTS
Cutting or damaging
For firewood .............................................................................................200.00
Violations causing greater than $1,000 worth of property damage...... 1500.00
Violations causing $100 - $1,000 worth of property damage .................350.00
Violations causing $0 - $100 worth of property damage ........................100.00
Using earth moving equipment ..............................................................3000.00
Damaging, digging, transporting, etc., any historic, prehistoric,
or archaeological resource ...................................................1000.00 + 50.00 ea
Removing / possessing without authorization ............................300.00 + 50.00 ea
Unauthorized planting of vegetation.............................................................300.00
VEHICLES
Accidents
Failure to report .............................................................................................300.00
Hit and run ....................................................................................................MCA*
Alcohol and Drug
DUI ................................................................................................................MCA*
DUI child endangerment ...............................................................................MCA*
Open container ..............................................................................................150.00
Driver’s License
Allowing another to operate contrary to law ................................................200.00
Allowing unlicensed person to drive ............................................................200.00
Displaying false, fictitious, or altered driver’s license / ID .......................... MCA*
Driving without a license ..............................................................................200.00
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Driving without a license on person ............................................................... 50.00
Failure to obtain Georgia driver’s license within 30 days ............................100.00
Possessing false, fictitious, or altered driver’s license / ID ..........................400.00
Possessing more than one valid driver’s license...........................................200.00
Violation of license conditions .....................................................................150.00
Insurance
No insurance ............................................................................................. 500.00
No proof of insurance ................................................................................. 25.00
Other Violations
Cell phone / electronic device use while driving ...................................... 100.00
Commercial vehicles / trucks in restricted areas ...................................... 500.00
Cruising (repetitive entry / exit)................................................................ 100.00
Damaging roadway or trail ....................................................................... 500.00
Off road in wilderness or wild & scenic corridor or on AT ..................... 500.00
Undesignated, closed area or off road....................................................... 300.00
Violations not specifically covered for vehicles ....................................... 200.00
Window tinting, excessive ........................................................................ 150.00
Parking
Blocking road or gate ....................................................................................150.00
Fire hydrant ...................................................................................................150.00
General violations ...........................................................................................50.00
Handicapped space .......................................................................................150.00
Passing and Lanes
Moving violations .........................................................................................125.00
Passing violations..........................................................................................125.00
Passing school bus illegally ..........................................................................300.00
Radio
Plainly Audible at 100 Feet ............................................................................ 50.00
Registration
Expired license plate .................................................................................... 150.00
Improperly displayed ................................................................................... 150.00
Improperly transferred plate......................................................................... 150.00
Unlawful use or altered license plate ........................................................... MCA*
Unregistered / expired camping trailer ........................................................ 150.00
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Unregistered other trailers ............................................................................ 75.00
Unregistered vehicle .................................................................................... 300.00
Safe Driving
Attempting to elude police ........................................................................... MCA*
Basic speed rule ........................................................................................... 100.00
Careless, dangerous, or without due care, proper control............................ 150.00
Child restraint (< 15 yrs old) ....................................................................... 100.00
Device that impairs vision or hearing .......................................................... 75.00
Emergency vehicle “move over law”........................................................... 200.00
Following emergency vehicle ...................................................................... 150.00
Passenger riding outside of vehicle ............................................................. 100.00
Racing on highway (laying drags) .............................................................. 300.00
Reckless driving ........................................................................................... MCA*
Running over fire hose ..................................................................................150.00
Seatbelt ............................................................................................................50.00
Speeding ........................................................................................... 10.00 per mile
Speeding in occupied work zone or safety zone ............... 100.00 + 10.00 per mile
Speeding (85 mph on multilane highway) .............. 200.00 added to speeding fine
Speeding (75 mph on two lane highway) ............... 200.00 added to speeding fine
Traffic Control Device
Closed road ...................................................................................................200.00
Failure to obey sign ................................................................................... 100.00
Failure to obey signal ................................................................................ 125.00
Rights of way
Failure to yield to pedestrian...........................................................................75.00
Failure to yield to emergency vehicle ...........................................................400.00
Failure to yield to other vehicle ....................................................................100.00
Obstructing roadway .....................................................................................150.00
Vehicle equipment
Lights, muffler, windshield, signals, muffler, tires, motorcycle helmet,
etc. ........................................................................................................ 125.00
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Part B
BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT
16 U.S.C. § 668(a)
50 CFR PART 22— Eagle Permits
22.11 Knowingly take, possess, or transport a bald or golden eagle, parts,
nest or eggs ............................................................. 1,500 + 100 per part
22.12 Knowingly sell, purchase, trade, barter, export or import a bald or
golden eagle (all except “sell”) .............................. 1,500 + 100 per part
to knowingly sell a bald or golden eagle ................................ MCA*
22.21 Knowingly violate eagle permit requirements for scientific or
exhibition purposes ...................................................................... 500.00
22.22 Knowingly violate eagle permit requirements for Indian religious
purposes........................................................................................ 500.00
22.23 Knowingly violate eagle permit requirements for depredation
purposes........................................................................................500.00
22.24 Knowingly violate eagle permit requirements for falconry
purposes........................................................................................ 500.00
22.32 Knowingly violate eagle permit requirements for taking depredating
golden eagles ................................................................................ 500.00
AIRBORNE HUNTING ACT
16 U.S.C. § 742j-1
50 CFR PART 19—Airborne Hunting
19.11 (a)(1) Shoot from an aircraft for the purpose of capturing or killing
wildlife...................................................................................... 1500.00
19.11 (a)(2) Use aircraft to harass wildlife..................................................... . 500.00
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19.11 (a)(3) Knowingly participate in using an aircraft to shoot or harass
wildlife..........................................................................................500.00
MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT
16 U.S.C. § 1372
50 CFR PART 18—Marine Mammals
18.11(a) Knowingly take marine animals on the high seas except as provided
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 500 + 25 per specimen
18.11(b) Knowingly take marine mammals in waters or on lands under
the jurisdiction of the United States except as provided
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 500 +25 per specimen
18.12(a-c) Knowingly import marine mammals except as provided
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 500 +25 per specimen
18.13 Knowingly transport, possess, sell or import any illegally
taken marine mammal or marine mammal provided
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 500 +25 per specimen
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973
16 U.S.C. § 1538
50 CFR PART 17—Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
17.21(a) Knowingly attempt to violate endangered wildlife prohibitions
Commercial 1,500 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
17.21(b) Knowingly import or export endangered species
Commercial 1,500 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
17.21(c) Knowingly take an endangered species
Commercial 1,500 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
17.21(d) Knowingly possess, sell, transport an unlawfully taken
endangered species
Commercial 1,500 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
17.21(e) Knowingly transport an endangered species in activity interstate or
foreign commerce ............................................... 500 + 25 per specimen
17.21(f) Knowingly sell or offer for sale an endangered species in interstate
or foreign commerce ....................................... 1,500 + 25 per specimen
17.21(g) Knowingly violate captive-bred endangered species
regulations .......................................................... 500 + 50 per specimen
17.22 Knowingly violate requirements for endangered species
permits ................................................................ 500 + 50 per specimen
17.23 Knowingly violate requirements for endangered species economic
hardship permit................................................... 500 + 50 per specimen
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17.31 Knowingly violate threatened wildlife prohibitions
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.40 Knowingly violate special regulations for threatened mammals
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.41 Knowingly violate special regulations for threatened birds
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.42 Knowingly violate special regulations for threatened reptiles
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.43 Knowingly violate special regulations for threatened amphibians
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.44 Knowingly violate special regulations for threatened fishes
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.46 Knowingly violate special regulations for threatened crustaceans
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.61 Knowingly violate endangered plant regulations
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
17.71 Knowingly violate threatened plant regulations
Commercial 1,000 + 25 per specimen
Non-commercial 750 + 25 per specimen
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ENDANGERED SPECIES CONVENTION
50 CFR PART 23
23.13(a) Knowingly import, export, or re-export or engage in trade
in Appendix I, II, or III species of CITES
Appendix I.................................................... Commercial 1,000 + 50 per animal
Non-commercial 500 + 50 per specimen
Appendix II and III ...................................... Commercial 750 + 50 per specimen
Non-commercial 350 + 50 per specimen
23.13(b) Knowingly introduce from the sea any specimen of a species
listed in Appendix I or II or CITES
Appendix I.................................................... Commercial 1,000 + 50 per animal
Non-commercial 500 + 50 per specimen
Appendix II ................................................. Commercial 750 + 50 per specimen
Non-commercial 350 + 50 per specimen
23.13(c) Knowingly possess unlawfully imported, exported,
or re-exported Appendix I, II or III species
Appendix I.................................................... Commercial 1,000 + 50 per animal
Non-commercial 500 + 50 per specimen
Appendix II and III ...................................... Commercial 750 + 50 per specimen
Non-commercial 350 + 50 per specimen
23.11(a) Knowingly attempt to violate the endangered species convention
prohibitions .......................................................................................750.00
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IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF PLANTS
50 CFR PART 24
24.11 Import, export, or re-export plants at a non-designated
port......................................................................... 250 + 15 per plant
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT
16 U.S.C. § 688dd
(c) Disturb, injure, cut, burn, remove, destroy, or possess any real
property of the United States, or take or possess any fish, bird,
mammal or other wild vertebrate or invertebrate animals or part or
nest or egg thereof, or enter, use or otherwise occupy any such area
for any purpose without a permit or authorization...................... 1000
LACEY ACT (1981 AMMENDMENTS)
16 U.S.C. § 3372
3372(a)(1) Knowingly import/export, transport, sell, receive, acquire or
purchase fish or plants taken, law or regulations of possessed,
transported, or sold in violation of any law, treaty, or regulation
of the United States or violations of any Indian tribal law ......... ***
(Refer to table next page)
3372(a)(2)(A) Import/Export, transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase in
interstate or foreign commerce fish or wildlife taken, possessed,
transported or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any
State or in violation of any foreign law......................................... ***
3372(a)(2)(B) Import/Export transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in
interstate or foreign commerce any plant taken, possessed,
transported, or sold in violation of any law or regulation of
any state ........................................................................................ ***
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3372(a)(2)(C) CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT: Import/Export,
transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase in interstate or
foreign commerce any prohibited wildlife species ....................... ***
3372(a)(3)(A) Within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the
United States, to possess any fish or wildlife taken, possessed,
transported, or sold in violation of any state, foreign law or
Indian tribal law ............................................................................ ***
3372(a)(3)(B) Within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the
United States possess any plant taken, possessed, transported
or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any state,
foreign law or Indian Tribal law ..................................................... ***
3372(a)(4) To attempt to commit any act described in
paragraphs (a)(1)-(a)(3)(B) ........................................................... ***
***
SPECIES NON-COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Fish 250 + 50/specimen 500 + 50 per specimen
Big Game* 750 + 500/specimen 1,500 + 500 per specimen
Small Game* 500 + 50/specimen 750 + 50 per specimen
Furbearer* 500 + 50/specimen 750 + 50 per specimen
Bird 500 + 50/specimen 750 + 50 per specimen
Plant 250 + 25/specimen 500 + 25 per specimen
Other 500 + 50/specimen 750 + 50 per specimen
Marine mammal 500 +250/specimen 1,000 + 250 per specimen
*Refer to State’s classification of animal.
3372(d)(1) Import, export, transport, sell, purchase or receive from
any foreign country fish or wildlife with false identification
or by record...............................................................................500.00
3372(d)(2) Transport in interstate or foreign commerce any fish or wildlife
with false identification or by submitting a false record......... 500.00
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IMPORTATION OR SHIPMENT OF INJURIOUS MAMMALS, BIRDS,
FISH
18 U.S.C. § 42
50 CFR PART 16 Injurious Wildlife
16.3 Import or transport injurious wildlife ............. 700 + 25 per specimen
16.11(a) Import, transport or acquire prohibited species of live
animals............................................................ 700 + 25 per specimen
16.11(b) Release of imported live wild mammals or progeny to the wild
without authorization...................................... 700 + 25 per specimen
16.12(a) Import, transport or acquire prohibited species of live wild
birds or eggs ............................................................ 700 + 25 per bird
16.12(b) Release of imported live wild game birds or progeny to the
wild without authorization ...................................... 700 + 25 per bird
16.12(c) Release of imported wild non-game birds or progeny to the
wild without authorization ...................................... 700 + 25 per bird
16.13(a)(1) Release of imported wild fish, mollusks, crustaceans, or
progeny or eggs thereof to the wild ................ 700 + 25 per specimen
16.13(a)(2) Importation, transportation or acquisition of fish or eggs of
the family Clariidae, genus Eriochei or genus
Dreissena ........................................................ 700 + 25 per specimen
16.13(a)(3) Import fish from the family Salmonidae without
authorization ............................................................ 700 + 25 per fish
16.13(b)(1) Importation of live or dead fish or eggs of the family
Salmonidae which are not processed and not accompanied
by the required disease free certificate ................... 700 + 25 per fish
16.14 Release of imported live amphibians or progeny or eggs
thereof to the wild without authorization ....... 700 + 25 per specimen
16.15(a) Import, transport or acquire specimens of brown tree
snake ............................................................... 700 + 25 per specimen
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16.15(b) Release of imported live reptiles or progeny or eggs thereof to
the wild without authorization ....................... 700 + 25 per specimen
16.22(b)(1) Failure to properly confine injurious species . 300 + 25 per specimen
16.22(b)(2) Transfer of injurious species to unauthorized
person ............................................................. 300 + 25 per specimen
16.22(b)(3) Failure to make required notification of the escape
of injurious species ................................................................... 300.00
DUCK STAMP ACT
16 U.S.C. § 718
718(a) Hunt migratory waterfowl without a duck stamp ....................200.00
Hunt migratory waterfowl with unsigned duck stamp ............... 50.00
718e(a) Loan, transfer or unauthorized use of validated duck stamp ... 250.00
MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT
16 U.S.C. § 703
703 Taking, pursuing, hunting, capturing, killing, or attempt thereof;
possess, sell, barter, purchase, ship, export, import, carry, transport,
or offer or cause thereof, migratory non-game birds, their parts, eggs,
or nests without authorization .............................. 600 + 50 per bird
MCA*
704(b)(1) Take by the aid of baiting or on or over any baited
area .......................................................................... 600 + 25 per bird
704(b)(2) Place or direct the placement of bait for the purpose of taking
migratory game birds............................................1,200 + 25 per bird
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705 Ship, transport, carry in interstate or foreign commerce, any
bird, part, nest or egg thereof, captured or killed, taken, shipped,
transported, or carried contrary to law of the place where taken, killed,
shipped, transported or carried ................................ 500 + 50 per bird
50 CFR PART 20 Migratory Bird Hunting
20.20(b) Hunt without HIP compliance .................................................... 50.00
20.21(a) Take migratory game birds with illegal device or
substance ....................................................................... 300 + 50/bird
20.21(b) Take a shotgun capable holding more than three (3)
shells .........................................................................................200.00
20.21(c) Take by means, aid or by use of a sink box .................. 300 + 50/bird
20.21(d) Take from, by means, aid or use of a motor driven land
conveyance, motor vehicle or aircraft ........................... 300 + 50/bird
20.21(e) Take from, or by means of a motorboat or other craft while under
power or sail .................................................................. 300 + 50/bird
20.21 (f) Take with aid of live birds as decoys ............................ 300 + 50/bird
20.21(g) Take by use or aid or recorded or electronically-amplified bird
calls ................................................................................ 300 + 50/bird
20.21(h) Take by means or aid of any motor driven conveyance used for
driving or rallying......................................................... 300 + 50/bird
20.21(i) Take by the aid of baiting or on over any baited
area .............................................................. 600 - 1200 + 25 per bird
20.21(j) Take waterfowl while in possession of shot shells containing
lead shot in a steel-shot zone .......................................... 250 + 5/shell
20.22 Take birds during a closed season ................................ 350 + 50/bird
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20.23 Take migratory game birds before or after legal shooting hours
(0-15 minutes) 100 + 25/bird
(16-30 minutes) 200 + 25/bird
(31-45 minutes) 250 + 25/bird
(46+ minutes) 300 + 25/bird
20.24 Take birds in excess of daily bag limit.......................... 350 + 50/bird
Attempt to take birds in excess of daily bag limit ...................200.00
20.25 Wanton waste/Failure to retain custody in field ........... 300 + 50/bird
20.31 Possess birds taken in violation of 20.20 — 20.24 ....... 200 + 25/bird
20.32 Possess any freshly-killed birds during closed season .. 350 + 50/bird
20.33 Exceed possession limit of birds taken in U.S. ............. 300 + 50/bird
20.34 Exceed the possession limit on opening day................. 350 + 50/bird
20.35 Possess or transport birds in excess of field possession
limit ............................................................................... 300 + 50/bird
20.36 Violation of tagging regulations.................................... 150 + 25/bird
20.37 Custody of untagged birds of another ........................... 150 + 25/bird
20.38 Possession of live, wounded bird .................................. 150 + 25/bird
20.40 Gift of untagged birds ................................................... 150 + 25/bird
20.41 Transport of birds taken in violation of § 20.20 - 20.24
200 + 25/bird
20.42 Transportation of untagged birds of another person ..... 150 + 25/bird
20.43 Transportation of birds with species identification
removed ......................................................................... 200 + 25/bird
20.44 Mis/unmarked container transported by Postal Service or
common carrier.............................................................. 100 + 25/bird
20.51 Export birds taken in violation of 20.20 - 20.24 ........... 200 + 25/bird
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20.52 Export birds with species identification removed ......... 150 + 25/bird
20.53 Export birds in mis/unmarked container ....................... 100 + 25/bird
20.61(a) Import doves in excess of importation limits ................ 200 + 25/bird
20.61(b) Import waterfowl in excess of importation limits ......... 200 + 25/bird
20.62 Import birds of another .................................................. 200 + 25/bird
20.63 Import birds with species identification removed ......... 150 + 25/bird
20.64 Import, possess or transport birds without required export
permit............................................................................. 150 + 25/bird
20.65 Import birds not drawn or dressed as required .............. 150 + 25/bird
20.66 Import birds in mis/unmarked container ....................... 200 + 25/bird
20.71 Take, possess, transport, ship or export migratory birds or their
parts, eggs, or nest in violation of other Federal laws or
regulations ..................................................................... 150 + 25/bird
20.72 Take, possess, transport, ship or export migratory birds or
their parts, eggs, or nest regulations in violation of other
state laws or regulation of any state .............................. 150 + 25/bird
20.72 Take without a State duck stamp .............................................150.00
20.73 Take, possess, transport, ship or export migratory birds or their parts,
eggs or nests if taken, purchased, sold, transported, shipped, possessed
or exported contrary to the law or regulation of the foreign country,
state or province thereof ................................................ 150 + 25/bird
20.81 Preservation facility with birds untagged as required by
20.36 ............................................................................. 100 + 25/bird
20.82 Violation of record keeping requirements..................... 100 + 25/bird
20.83 Failure to permit premise inspection ........................................500.00
20.91(a) Purchase, sell, barter or offer to purchase, sell or barter of millinery or
ornamental use, birds feathers of migratory game ...................500.00
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20.91(b) Purchase, sell, barter or offer to purchase, sell or barter mounted
migratory game birds............................................................... 500.00
20.133 Violation of crow hunting regulations .......................... 100 + 25/bird
50 CFR PART 21 Migratory Bird Permit Violations
21.11 Take, possess, transport, sell, purchase, barter any migratory bird,
parts, nests or eggs, except under a valid permit or as permitted by
regulation (all except “sell”) ......................................... 600 + 25/bird
To sell .............................................................................. MCA*
21.12(b) Acquisition or disposition of migratory birds without
authorization ........................................................... 100 + 25/bird
21.13(a) Take mallard ducks or eggs from the wild without a
permit......................................................................... 400 + 25/bird
21.13(b) Possession of unmarked Mallard ducks ..................... 100 +25/bird
21.13(c) Sale, disposal or acquisition of unmarked mallard
ducks ........................................................................... 200 +25/bird
21.13(d) Shooting captive reared mallards when unmarked ... 100 + 25/bird
21.13(e) Possession of unmarked mallards prior to final processing for
consumption .............................................................. 100 + 25/bird
21.14(a) Acquire captive-reared migratory waterfowl from unauthorized
source......................................................................... 100 + 25/bird
21.14(b) Possession of unmarked waterfowl after six (6) weeks of
age.............................................................................. 200 + 25/bird
21.14(c) Dispose of captive-reared migratory waterfowl without
authorization .............................................................. 100 + 25/bird
2.14(e) Possession of unmarked captive-reared migratory waterfowl prior
to final processing for consumption .......................... 100 + 25/bird
21.14(f) Failure to provide 3-186 upon disposal of captive-reared
migratory waterfowl .................................................. 100 + 25/bird
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21.22(a) Capturing, banding or marking migratory birds without a
permit ................................................................................... 350.00
21.22(c)(4) Failure to keep required migratory bird banding records .... 250.00
21.23(a) Take, transport, or possess migratory birds or parts for scientific
or educational purposes without a permit ................. 250 + 25/bird
21.23(c)(4) Failure to submit annual scientific collecting reports as
required ................................................................................. 250.00
21.24(a) Perform taxidermy services on migratory birds without a
permit......................................................................... 250 + 25/bird
21.24(d)(1) Failure to keep required taxidermy records.......................... 350.00
21.24(d)(2) Possess untagged migratory birds of another for taxidermy
services ...................................................................... 250 + 25/bird
21.25(a) Sell captive-reared migratory waterfowl without a
permit......................................................................... 250 + 25/bird
21.25(c)(6) Failure to keep waterfowl sale and disposal records as
required ................................................................................ 250.00
21.27(a) Violation of migratory bird special purpose permit ............. 100.00
21.27(c) Take, possess, transport, sell, purchase, barter raptors for falconry
purposes without a permit ....................................... 500 + 100/bird
21.28(a) Failure to comply with falconry permit conditions .............. 250.00
21.28(d) Failure to comply with falconry permit conditions .............. 250.00
21.29 Violate general Federal falconry standards .......................... 500.00
21.30(a) Take , possess, transport, sell, purchase, barter or transfer any
raptor, raptor eggs or raptor semen for propagation purposes
without a permit ............................................. 500 + 100/specimen
21.30(d) Failure to comply with raptor propagation permit
conditions ............................................................................. 250.00
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21.30(d)(15) Failure to maintain complete and accurate records.............. 100.00
21.30(d)(16) Failure to submit annual raptor propagation report ............. 100.00
21.41(a) Take, possess, transport depredating migratory birds without a
permit......................................................................... 250 + 25/bird
21.41(c) Failure to comply with depredation permit conditions ........ 100.00
21.42 Kill depredating migratory birds other than by permitted
method ....................................................................... 250 + 25/bird
21.43 Violation of the depredating control requirements for crows
and blackbirds ........................................................... 100 + 25/bird
21.47 Failure to comply with depredation order conditions for double
crested cormorants......................................................... 250 + 25/bird
AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT
16 U.S.C. § 4223
4223(1) Import raw ivory from non-producing country Commercial 750.00
Non-commercial 500.00
4223(2) Export raw ivory from United States ............... Commercial 750.00
Non-commercial 500.00
4223(3) Import raw ivory or worked ivory that was exported from
the producing country in violation of that country’s laws or CITES
Ivory Control system ................................................................750.00
4223(4) Import worked ivory from any country without certification it
was derived from a legal source ....................... Commercial 750.00
Non-commercial 500.00
4223(5) Import ivory from a country where a moratorium is in effect
Commercial 750.00
Non-commercial 500.00
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WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT
16 U.S.C. § 4910
4910(a)(1)(A) Import exotic bird in violation of any prohibition,
suspension or quota ................................................... 500 + 50/bird
4910(a)(1)(B) Import an exotic bird included on list under section
106 ............................................................................ 500 + 50/bird
4910(a)(1)(C) Violate any regulation under 50 CFR Part 15 ........... 300 + 50/bird
RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION ACT
16 U.S.C. § 5305A
5305a(a) Sell, import, export or attempt thereof any product, item or
substance intended for human consumption or application
containing or labeled as containing any substance derived from
any species of rhinoceros or tiger.................... Commercial 750.00
Non-commercial 500.00
ANTIQUITIES ACT
16 U.S.C. § 433
433 Appropriate, excavate, injure, or destroy historic or prehistoric
ruin or monument or any object of antiquity on lands controlled
by the United States ................................................... 1000 + 50 ea
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT
16 U.S.C. § 470aa
470ee(a) Unauthorized excavation, removal, damage, alteration or
defacement on public land ......................................... 1000 + 50 ea
470ee(b) Sell, purchase, exchange, transport, receive or offer to sell,
purchase or exchange any archaeological resource which was
excavated or removed from public lands .................... 1000 + 50ea
470ee(c) Sell, purchase, exchange, transport, receive or offer to sell any
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archaeological resource excavated, removed, sold, purchased,
exchanged, transported or received in violation of any provision,
rule, regulation, ordinance or permit in effect under State or local
law ............................................................................... 1000 + 50ea
HUNTING, TRAPPING OR FISHING ON INDIAN LANDS
16 U.S.C. § 1165
1165 Knowingly and willfully enter Indian lands to hunt, trap or fish
without permission .............................................................. 500.00
HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING; DISTURBANCES OR INJURY
18 U.S.C. § 41
41 Hunt, trap, capture, disturb or kill any bird, fish or wild animal
or take or destroy eggs or nest .............................................. 500.00
Injure, molest, or destroy property ....................................... 300.00
50 CFR PART 13 General Permit Violations
13.23(c) Failure to notify of change of name or address of FWS
permittee ............................................................................... 100.00
13.25 Unauthorized transfer of FWS issued permit ....................... 250.00
13.43 Unauthorized altering of FWS permit .................................. 250.00
13.44 Failure to display FWS permit ............................................. 100.00
13.45 Failure to file reports required by FWS permit .................... 250.00
13.46 Failure to maintain records required by FWS permit........... 250.00
13.47 Failure to allow inspection of activity authorized by FWS
permit.................................................................................... 500.00
13.48 Failure to comply with conditions of permit ........................ 250.00
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50 CFR PART 14 General Regulations for Importation, Exportation
and Transportation of Wildlife
14.11 Import or export wildlife at any place other than a designated
port of entry ..............................................................................300.00
14.16 Import or export wildlife at a non-designated border port ....... 300.00
14.61 Import wildlife without filing a declaration of exported
wildlife .....................................................................................300.00
14.63 Knowingly export wildlife without filing a declaration of exported
wildlife......................................................................................300.00
14.81 Knowingly import, export or transport in interstate commerce
any fish or wildlife in violation of marking
requirements ......................................................... 300 + 50/container
14.91 Knowingly import or export wildlife without the required
import/export license ................................................................500.00
14.93(c)(1) Failure to keep records required by a wildlife import/export
license .......................................................................................300.00
14.93(c)(3) Failure to maintain required import/export records for five (5)
years ..........................................................................................300.00
14.93(c)(4) Failure to allow examination of import/export records ...... 500.00
14.103 Import, transport, cause or permit to be transported to the United
States any wild mammal or bird under inhumane or unhealthful
conditions or in violation of any regulation for humane shipment
of wildlife ......................................................... 300 + 50/specimen
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APPENDIX
(a) 18 U.S.C. § 7
§ 7. Special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States
defined
The term "special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States",
as used in this title, includes:
(1) The high seas, any other waters within the admiralty and maritime
jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular
State, and any vessel belonging in whole or in part to the United States or any
citizen thereof, or to any corporation created by or under the laws of the United
States, or of any State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, when such
vessel is within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and
out of the jurisdiction of any particular State.
(2) Any vessel registered, licensed, or enrolled under the laws of the United
States, and being on a voyage upon the waters of any of the Great Lakes, or any
of the waters connecting them, or upon the Saint Lawrence River where the
same constitutes the International Boundary Line.
(3) Any lands reserved or acquired for the use of the United States, and
under the exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction thereof, or any place purchased
or otherwise acquired by the United States by consent of the legislature of the
State in which the same shall be, for the erection of a fort, magazine, arsenal,
dockyard, or other needful building.
(4) Any island, rock, or key containing deposits of guano, which may, at
the discretion of the President, be considered as appertaining to the United
States.
(5) Any aircraft belonging in whole or in part to the United States, or any
citizen thereof, or to any corporation created by or under the laws of the United
States, or any State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, while such aircraft
is in flight over the high seas, or over any other waters within the admiralty and
maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any
particular State.
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(6) Any vehicle used or designed for flight or navigation in space and on
the registry of the United States pursuant to the Treaty on Principles Governing
the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including
the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies and the Convention on Registration of
Objects Launched into Outer Space, while that vehicle is in flight, which is
from the moment when all external doors are closed on Earth following
embarkation until the moment when one such door is opened on Earth for
disembarkation or in the case of a forced landing, until the competent
authorities take over the responsibility for the vehicle and for persons and
property aboard.
(7) Any place outside the jurisdiction of any nation with respect to an
offense by or against a national of the United States.
(8) To the extent permitted by international law, any foreign vessel during
a voyage having a scheduled departure from or arrival in the United States with
respect to an offense committed by or against a national of the United States.
(9) With respect to offenses committed by or against a national of the
United States as that term is used in section 101 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act-
(A) the premises of United States diplomatic, consular, military or other
United States Government missions or entities in foreign States, including
the buildings, parts of buildings, and land appurtenant or ancillary thereto
or used for purposes of those missions or entities, irrespective of
ownership; and
(B) residences in foreign States and the land appurtenant or ancillary
thereto, irrespective of ownership, used for purposes of those missions or
entities or used by United States personnel assigned to those missions or
entities.
Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to supersede any treaty or
international agreement with which this paragraph conflicts. This paragraph
does not apply with respect to an offense committed by a person described in
section 3261(a) of this title.
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(b) 18 U.S.C. § 13
§ 13. Laws of States adopted for areas within Federal jurisdiction
(a) Whoever within or upon any of the places now existing or hereafter
reserved or acquired as provided in section 7 of this title, or on, above, or below
any portion of the territorial sea of the United States not within the jurisdiction
of any State, Commonwealth, territory, possession, or district is guilty of any
act or omission which, although not made punishable by any enactment of
Congress, would be punishable if committed or omitted within the jurisdiction
of the State, Territory, Possession, or District in which such place is situated,
by the laws thereof in force at the time of such act or omission, shall be guilty
of a like offense and subject to a like punishment.
(b)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) and for purposes of subsection (a) of
this section, that which may or shall be imposed through judicial or
administrative action under the law of a State, territory, possession, or district,
for a conviction for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug
or alcohol, shall be considered to be a punishment provided by that law. Any
limitation on the right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle imposed under
this subsection shall apply only to the special maritime and territorial
jurisdiction of the United States.
(2)(A) In addition to any term of imprisonment provided for operating a
motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol imposed under the law
of a State, territory, possession, or district, the punishment for such an
offense under this section shall include an additional term of imprisonment
of not more than 1 year, or if serious bodily injury of a minor is caused, not
more than 5 years, or if death of a minor is caused, not more than 10 years,
and an additional fine under this title, or both, if--
(i) a minor (other than the offender) was present in the motor vehicle
when the offense was committed; and
(ii) the law of the State, territory, possession, or district in which the
offense occurred does not provide an additional term of imprisonment under
the circumstances described in clause (i).
(B) For the purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "minor" means a
person less than 18 years of age.
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(c) Whenever any waters of the territorial sea of the United States lie
outside the territory of any State, Commonwealth, territory, possession, or
district, such waters (including the airspace above and the seabed and subsoil
below, and artificial islands and fixed structures erected thereon) shall be
deemed, for purposes of subsection (a), to lie within the area of the State,
Commonwealth, territory, possession, or district that it would lie within if the
boundaries of such State, Commonwealth, territory, possession, or district
were extended seaward to the outer limit of the territorial sea of the United
States.
(c) 18 U.S.C. § 19
§ 19. Petty offense defined
As used in this title, the term "petty offense" means a Class B
misdemeanor, a Class C misdemeanor, or an infraction, for which the
maximum fine is no greater than the amount set forth for such an offense in
section 3571(b)(6) or (7) in the case of an individual or section 3571(c)(6) or
(7) in the case of an organization.
(d) 18 U.S.C. § 3013
§ 3013. Special assessment on convicted persons
(a) The court shall assess on any person convicted of an offense against
the United States--
(1) in the case of an infraction or a misdemeanor--
(A) if the defendant is an individual--
(i) the amount of $5 in the case of an infraction or a class C
misdemeanor;
(ii) the amount of $10 in the case of a class B misdemeanor; and
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(iii) the amount of $25 in the case of a class A misdemeanor;
and
(B) if the defendant is a person other than an individual--
(i) the amount of $25 in the case of an infraction or a class C
misdemeanor;
(ii) the amount of $50 in the case of a class B misdemeanor; and
(iii) the amount of $125 in the case of a class A misdemeanor;
(2) in the case of a felony--
(A) the amount of $100 if the defendant is an individual; and
(B) the amount of $400 if the defendant is a person other than an
individual.
(b) Such amount so assessed shall be collected in the manner that fines
are collected in criminal cases.
(c) The obligation to pay an assessment ceases five years after the date
of the judgment. This subsection shall apply to all assessments irrespective of
the date of imposition.
(d) For the purposes of this section, an offense under section 13 of this
title is an offense against the United States.
(e) 18 U.S.C. § 3401
§ 3401. Misdemeanors; application of probation laws
(a) When specially designated to exercise such jurisdiction by the district
court or courts he serves, any United States magistrate judge shall have
jurisdiction to try persons accused of, and sentence persons convicted of,
misdemeanors committed within that judicial district.
(b) Any person charged with a misdemeanor, other than a petty offense may
elect, however, to be tried before a district judge for the district in which the
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offense was committed. The magistrate judge shall carefully explain to the
defendant that he has a right to trial, judgment, and sentencing by a district
judge and that he may have a right to trial by jury before a district judge or
magistrate judge. The magistrate judge may not proceed to try the case unless
the defendant, after such explanation, expressly consents to be tried before the
magistrate judge and expressly and specifically waives trial, judgment, and
sentencing by a district judge. Any such consent and waiver shall be made in
writing or orally on the record.
(c) A magistrate judge who exercises trial jurisdiction under this section, and
before whom a person is convicted or pleads either guilty or nolo contendere,
may, with the approval of a judge of the district court, direct the probation
service of the court to conduct a presentence investigation on that person and
render a report to the magistrate judge prior to the imposition of sentence.
(d) The probation laws shall be applicable to persons tried by a magistrate
judge under this section, and such officer shall have power to grant probation
and to revoke, modify, or reinstate the probation of any person granted
probation by a magistrate judge.
(e) Proceedings before United States magistrate judges under this section
shall be taken down by a court reporter or recorded by suitable sound recording
equipment. For purposes of appeal a copy of the record of such proceedings
shall be made available at the expense of the United States to a person who
makes affidavit that he is unable to pay or give security therefor, and the
expense of such copy shall be paid by the Director of the Administrative Office
of the United States Courts.
(f) The district court may order that proceedings in any misdemeanor case
be conducted before a district judge rather than a United States magistrate judge
upon the court's own motion or, for good cause shown, upon petition by the
attorney for the Government. Such petition should note the novelty,
importance, or complexity of the case, or other pertinent factors, and be filed in
accordance with regulations promulgated by the Attorney General.
(g) The magistrate judge may, in a petty offense case involving a juvenile,
exercise all powers granted to the district court under chapter 403 of this title.
The magistrate judge may, in the case of any misdemeanor, other than a petty
offense, involving a juvenile in which consent to trial before a magistrate judge
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has been filed under subsection (b), exercise all powers granted to the district
court under chapter 403 of this title. For purposes of this subsection,
proceedings under chapter 403 of this title may be instituted against a juvenile
by a violation notice or complaint, except that no such case may proceed unless
the certification referred to in section 5032 of this title has been filed in open
court at the arraignment.
(h) The magistrate judge shall have power to modify, revoke, or terminate
supervised release of any person sentenced to a term of
(i) A district judge may designate a magistrate judge to conduct hearings to
modify, revoke, or terminate supervised release, including evidentiary hearings,
and to submit to the judge proposed findings of fact and recommendations for
such modification, revocation, or termination by the judge, including, in the
case of revocation, a recommended disposition under section 3583(e) of this
title. The magistrate judge shall file his or her proposed findings and
recommendations.
(f) 18 U.S.C. § 3559
§ 3559. Sentencing classification of offenses
(a) Classification.--An offense that is not specifically classified by a letter
grade in the section defining it, is classified if the maximum term of
imprisonment authorized is--
(1) life imprisonment, or if the maximum penalty is death, as a Class A
felony;
(2) twenty-five years or more, as a Class B felony;
(3) less than twenty-five years but ten or more years, as a Class C
felony;
(4) less than ten years but five or more years, as a Class D felony;
(5) less than five years but more than one year, as a Class E felony;
(6) one year or less but more than six months, as a Class A misdemeanor;
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(7) six months or less but more than thirty days, as a Class B
misdemeanor;
(8) thirty days or less but more than five days, as a Class C misdemeanor;
or
(9) five days or less, or if no imprisonment is authorized, as an infraction.
(b) Effect of classification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), an offense
classified under subsection (a) carries all the incidents assigned to the
applicable letter designation, except that the maximum term of imprisonment is
the term authorized by the law describing the offense.
(c) Imprisonment of certain violent felons.--
(1) Mandatory life imprisonment.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, a person who is convicted in a court of the United States of a serious
violent felony shall be sentenced to life imprisonment if--
(A) the person has been convicted (and those convictions have become
final) on separate prior occasions in a court of the United States or of a
State of--
(i) 2 or more serious violent felonies; or
(ii) one or more serious violent felonies and one or more serious
drug offenses; and
(B) each serious violent felony or serious drug offense used as a basis
for sentencing under this subsection, other than the first, was committed
after the defendant's conviction of the preceding serious violent felony or
serious drug offense.
(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection--
(A) the term "assault with intent to commit rape" means an offense that
has as its elements engaging in physical contact with another person or
using or brandishing a weapon against another person with intent to
commit aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse (as described in sections
2241 and 2242);
(B) the term "arson" means an offense that has as its elements
maliciously damaging or destroying any building, inhabited structure,
vehicle, vessel, or real property by means of fire or an explosive;
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(C) the term "extortion" means an offense that has as its elements the
extraction of anything of value from another person by threatening or
placing that person in fear of injury to any person or kidnapping of any
person;
(D) the term "firearms use" means an offense that has as its elements
those described in section 924(c) or 929(a), if the firearm was brandished,
discharged, or otherwise used as a weapon and the crime of violence or
drug trafficking crime during and relation to which the firearm was used
was subject to prosecution in a court of the United States or a court of a
State, or both;
(E) the term "kidnapping" means an offense that has as its elements
the abduction, restraining, confining, or carrying away of another person
by force or threat of force;
(F) the term "serious violent felony" means--
(i) a Federal or State offense, by whatever designation and wherever
committed, consisting of murder (as described in section 1111);
manslaughter other than involuntary manslaughter (as described in
section 1112); assault with intent to commit murder (as described in
section 113(a)); assault with intent to commit rape; aggravated sexual
abuse and sexual abuse (as described in sections 2241 and 2242);
abusive sexual contact (as described in sections 2244 (a)(1) and (a)(2));
kidnapping; aircraft piracy (as described in section 46502 of Title 49);
robbery (as described in section 2111, 2113, or 2118); carjacking (as
described in section 2119); extortion; arson; firearms use; firearms
possession (as described in section 924(c); or attempt, conspiracy, or
solicitation to commit any of the above offenses; and
(ii) any other offense punishable by a maximum term of
imprisonment of 10 years or more that has as an element the use,
attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person of
another or that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical
force against the person of another may be used in the course of
committing the offense;
(G) the term "State" means a State of the United States, the District of
Columbia, and a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United
States; and
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(H) the term "serious drug offense" means--
(i) an offense that is punishable under section 401(b)(1)(A) or 408
of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(A), 848) or
section 1010(b)(1)(A) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export
Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)(1)(A)); or
(ii) an offense under State law that, had the offense been prosecuted
in a court of the United States, would have been punishable under
section 401(b)(1)(A) or 408 of the Controlled Substances Act (21
U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(A), 848) or section 1010(b)(1)(A) of the Controlled
Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)(1)(A)).
(3) Nonqualifying felonies.--
(A) Robbery in certain cases.--Robbery, an attempt, conspiracy, or
solicitation to commit robbery; or an offense described in paragraph
(2)(F)(ii) shall not serve as a basis for sentencing under this subsection if
the defendant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that--
(i) no firearm or other dangerous weapon was used in the
offense and no threat of use of a firearm or other dangerous
weapon was involved in the offense; and
(ii) the offense did not result in death or serious bodily injury (as
defined in section 1365) to any person.
(B) Arson in certain cases.--Arson shall not serve as a basis for
sentencing under this subsection if the defendant establishes by clear
and convincing evidence that--
(i) the offense posed no threat to human life; and
(ii) the defendant reasonably believed the offense posed no threat
to human life.
(4) Information filed by United States Attorney.--The provisions of
section 411(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 851(a)) shall
apply to the imposition of sentence under this subsection.
(5) Rule of construction.--This subsection shall not be construed to
preclude imposition of the death penalty.
(6) Special provision for Indian country.--No person subject to the
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criminal jurisdiction of an Indian tribal government shall be subject to this
subsection for any offense for which Federal jurisdiction is solely
predicated on Indian country (as defined in section 1151) and which
occurs within the boundaries of such Indian country unless the governing
body of the tribe has elected that this subsection have effect over land and
persons subject to the criminal jurisdiction of the tribe.
(7) Resentencing upon overturning of prior conviction.--If the
conviction for a serious violent felony or serious drug offense that was a
basis for sentencing under this subsection is found, pursuant to any
appropriate State or Federal procedure, to be unconstitutional or is vitiated
on the explicit basis of innocence, or if the convicted person is pardoned
on the explicit basis of innocence, the person serving a sentence imposed
under this subsection shall be resentenced to any sentence that was
available at the time of the original sentencing.
(d) Death or imprisonment for crimes against children.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other
provision of law, a person who is convicted of a Federal offense that is a
serious violent felony (as defined in subsection (c)) or a violation of section
2422, 2423, or 2251 shall, unless the sentence of death is imposed, be
sentenced to imprisonment for life, if--
(A) the victim of the offense has not attained the age of 14 years;
(B) the victim dies as a result of the offense; and
(C) the defendant, in the course of the offense, engages in conduct
described in section 3591(a)(2).
(2) Exception.--With respect to a person convicted of a Federal offense
described in paragraph (1), the court may impose any lesser sentence that is
authorized by law to take into account any substantial assistance provided by
the defendant in the investigation or prosecution of another person who has
committed an offense, in accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
and the policy statements of the Federal Sentencing Commission pursuant to
section 994(p) of title 28, or for other good cause.
(e) Mandatory life imprisonment for repeated sex offenses against
children.--
(1) In general.--A person who is convicted of a Federal sex offense in which
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a minor is the victim shall be sentenced to life imprisonment if the person
has a prior sex conviction in which a minor was the victim, unless the
sentence of death is imposed.
(2) Definitions.--For the purposes of this subsection--
(A) the term "Federal sex offense" means an offense under section 2241
(relating to aggravated sexual abuse), 2242 (relating to sexual abuse),
2244(a)(1) (relating to abusive sexual contact), 2245 (relating to sexual
abuse resulting in death), 2251 (relating to sexual exploitation of children),
2251A (relating to selling or buying of children), 2422(b) (relating to
coercion and enticement of a minor into prostitution), or 2423(a) (relating
to transportation of minors); (B) the term "State sex offense" means an
offense under State law that is punishable by more than one year in prison
and consists of conduct that would be a Federal sex offense if, to the extent
or in the manner specified in the applicable provision of this title--
(i) the offense involved interstate or foreign commerce, or the use of
the mails; or
(ii) the conduct occurred in any commonwealth, territory, or
possession of the United States, within the special maritime and
territorial jurisdiction of the United States, in a Federal prison, on any
land or building owned by, leased to, or otherwise used by or under the
control of the Government of the United States, or in the Indian country
(as defined in section 1151); (C) the term "prior sex conviction" means a
conviction for which the sentence was imposed before the conduct
occurred constituting the subsequent Federal sex offense, and which was
for a Federal sex offense or a State sex offense; (D) the term "minor"
means an individual who has not attained the age of 17 years; and (E) the
term "state" has the meaning given that term in subsection (c)(2).
(3) Nonqualifying felonies.--An offense described in section 2422(b) or
2423(a) shall not serve as a basis for sentencing under this subsection if the
defendant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that--
(A) the sexual act or activity was consensual and not for the purpose of
commercial or pecuniary gain;
(B) the sexual act or activity would not be punishable by more than one
year in prison under the law of the State in which it occurred; or
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(C) no sexual act or activity occurred.
(f) Mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for violent crimes
against children.--- A person who is convicted of a Federal offense that is a
crime of violence against the person of an individual who has not attained the
age of 18 years shall, unless a greater mandatory minimum sentence of
imprisonment is otherwise provided by law and regardless of any maximum
term of imprisonment otherwise provided for the offense –
(1) if the crime of violence is murder, be imprisoned for life or for any term
of years not less than 30, except that such person shall be punished by death
or life imprisonment if the circumstances satisfy any of the subparagraphs (A)
through (D) of section 3591(a)(2) of this title;
(2) if the crime of violence is kidnapping (as defined in section 1201) or
maiming (as defined in section 114), be imprisoned for life or any tem of years
not less than 25; and
(3) if the crime of violence results in serious bodily injury (as defined in
section 1365), or if a dangerous weapon was used during and in relation to the
crime of violence, be imprisoned for life or for any term of years not less than
10.
(g)(1) If a defendant who is convicted of a felony offense (other than offense
of which an element is the false registration of a domain name) knowingly
falsely registered a domain name and knowingly used that domain name in the
course of that offense, the maximum imprisonment otherwise provided by law
for that offense shall be doubled or increased by 7 years, whichever is less.
(2) As used in this section--
(A) the term "falsely registers" means registers in a manner that prevents
the effective identification of or contact with the person who registers; and
(B) the term "domain name" has the meaning given that term is section
45 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the registration and protection
of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain
international conventions, and for other purposes" approved July 5, 1946
(commonly referred to as the "Trademark Act of 1946") (15 U.S.C. 1127).
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(g) 18 U.S.C. § 3571
§ 3571. Sentence of fine
(a) In general.--A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may be
sentenced to pay a fine.
(b) Fines for individuals.--Except as provided in subsection (e) of this
section, an individual who has been found guilty of an offense may be fined not
more than the greatest of--
(1) the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense;
(2) the applicable amount under subsection (d) of this section;
(3) for a felony, not more than $250,000;
(4) for a misdemeanor resulting in death, not more than $250,000;
(5) for a Class A misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than
$100,000;
(6) for a Class B or C misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more
than $5,000; or
(7) for an infraction, not more than $5,000.
(c) Fines for organizations.--Except as provided in subsection (e) of this
section, an organization that has been found guilty of an
(1) the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense;
(2) the applicable amount under subsection (d) of this section;
(3) for a felony, not more than $500,000;
(4) for a misdemeanor resulting in death, not more than $500,000;
(5) for a Class A misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than
$200,000;
(6) for a Class B or C misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more
than $10,000; and
(7) for an infraction, not more than $10,000.
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(d) Alternative fine based on gain or loss.--If any person derives pecuniary
gain from the offense, or if the offense results in pecuniary loss to a person other
than the defendant, the defendant may be fined not more than the greater of
twice the gross gain or twice the gross loss, unless imposition of a fine under
this subsection would unduly complicate or prolong the sentencing process.
(e) Special rule for lower fine specified in substantive provision.--If a law
setting forth an offense specifies no fine or a fine that is lower than the fine
otherwise applicable under this section and such law, by specific reference,
exempts the offense from the applicability of the fine otherwise applicable
under this section, the defendant may not be fined more than the amount
specified in the law setting forth the offense.
(h) 18 U.S.C. § 3581
§ 3581. Sentence of imprisonment
(a) In general.--A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may
be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
(b) Authorized terms.--The authorized terms of imprisonment are--
(1) for a Class A felony, the duration of the defendant's life or any period
of time;
(2) for a Class B felony, not more than twenty-five years;
(3) for a Class C felony, not more than twelve years;
(4) for a Class D felony, not more than six years;
(5) for a Class E felony, not more than three years;
(6) for a Class A misdemeanor, not more than one year;
(7) for a Class B misdemeanor, not more than six months;
(8) for a Class C misdemeanor, not more than thirty days; and
(9) for an infraction, not more than five days.
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(i) Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 58
Rule 58. Petty Offenses and Other Misdemeanors
(a) Scope.
(1) In General. These rules apply in petty offense and other misdemeanor
cases and on appeal to a district judge in a case tried by a magistrate judge,
unless this rule provides otherwise.
(2) Petty Offense Case Without Imprisonment. In a case involving a
petty offense for which no sentence of imprisonment will be imposed, the
court may follow any provision of these rules that is not inconsistent with this
rule and that the court considers appropriate.
(3) Definition. As used in this rule, the term "petty offense for which no
sentence of imprisonment will be imposed" means a petty offense for which
the court determines that, in the event of conviction, no sentence of
imprisonment will be imposed.
(b) Pretrial Procedure.
(1) Charging Document. The trial of a misdemeanor may proceed on an
indictment, information, or complaint. The trial of a petty offense may also
proceed on a citation or violation notice.
(2) Initial Appearance. At the defendant's initial appearance on a petty
offense or other misdemeanor charge, the magistrate judge must inform the
defendant of the following:
(A) the charge, and the minimum and maximum penalties, including
imprisonment, fines, any special assessment under 18 U.S.C. § 3013, and
restitution under 18 U.S.C. § 3556;
(B) the right to retain counsel;
(C) the right to request the appointment of counsel if the defendant is
unable to retain counsel--unless the charge is a petty offense for which the
appointment of counsel is not required;
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(D) the defendant's right not to make a statement, and that any
statement made may be used against the defendant;
(E) the right to trial, judgment, and sentencing before a district judge-
-unless:
(i) the charge is a petty offense; or
(ii) the defendant consents to trial, judgment, and sentencing before
a magistrate judge;
(F) the right to a jury trial before either a magistrate judge or a district
judge--unless the charge is a petty offense; and
(G) if the defendant is held in custody and charged with a
misdemeanor other than a petty offense, the right to a preliminary hearing
under Rule 5.1, and the general circumstances, if any, under which the
defendant may secure pretrial release.
(3) Arraignment.
(A) Plea Before a Magistrate Judge. A magistrate judge may take
the defendant's plea in a petty offense case. In every other misdemeanor case,
a magistrate judge may take the plea only if the defendant consents either in
writing or on the record to be tried before a magistrate judge and specifically
waives trial before a district judge. The defendant may plead not guilty,
guilty, or (with the consent of the magistrate judge) nolo contendere.
(B) Failure to Consent. Except in a petty offense case, the magistrate
judge must order a defendant who does not consent to trial before a magistrate
judge to appear before a district judge for further proceedings.
(c) Additional Procedures in Certain Petty Offense Cases. The following
procedures also apply in a case involving a petty offense for which no sentence
of imprisonment will be imposed:
(1) Guilty or Nolo Contendere Plea. The court must not accept a guilty
or nolo contendere plea unless satisfied that the defendant understands the
nature of the charge and the maximum possible penalty.
(2) Waiving Venue.
(A) Conditions of Waiving Venue. If a defendant is arrested, held, or
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present in a district different from the one where the indictment, information,
complaint, citation, or violation notice is pending, the defendant may state
in writing a desire to plead guilty or nolo contendere; to waive venue and
trial in the district where the proceeding is pending; and to consent to the
court's disposing of the case in the district where the defendant was arrested,
is held, or is present.
(B) Effect of Waiving Venue. Unless the defendant later pleads not
guilty, the prosecution will proceed in the district where the defendant was
arrested, is held, or is present. The district clerk must notify the clerk in the
original district of the defendant's waiver of venue. The defendant's
statement of a desire to plead guilty or nolo contendere is not admissible
against the defendant.
(3) Sentencing. The court must give the defendant an opportunity to be
heard in mitigation and then proceed immediately to sentencing. The court
may, however, postpone sentencing to allow the probation service to
investigate or to permit either party to submit additional information.
(4) Notice of a Right to Appeal. After imposing sentence in a case tried
on a not-guilty plea, the court must advise the defendant of a right to appeal the
conviction and of any right to appeal the sentence. If the defendant was
convicted on a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the court must advise the
defendant of any right to appeal the sentence.
(d) Paying a Fixed Sum in Lieu of Appearance.
(1) In General. If the court has a local rule governing forfeiture of
collateral, the court may accept a fixed-sum payment in lieu of the defendant's
appearance and end the case, but the fixed sum may not exceed the maximum
fine allowed by law.
(2) Notice to Appear. If the defendant fails to pay a fixed sum, request a
hearing, or appear in response to a citation or violation notice, the district clerk
or a magistrate judge may issue a notice for the defendant to appear before the
court on a date certain. The notice may give the defendant an additional
opportunity to pay a fixed sum in lieu of appearance. The district clerk must
serve the notice on the defendant by mailing a copy to the defendant's last
known address.
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(3) Summons or Warrant. Upon an indictment, or upon a showing by one
of the other charging documents specified in Rule 58(b)(1) of probable cause
to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant has
committed it, the court may issue an arrest warrant or, if no warrant is requested
by an attorney for the government, a summons. The showing of probable cause
must be made under oath or under penalty of perjury, but the affiant need not
appear before the court. If the defendant fails to appear before the court in
response to a summons, the court may summarily issue a warrant for the
defendant's arrest.
(e) Recording the Proceedings. The court must record any proceedings under
this rule by using a court reporter or a suitable recording device.
(f) New Trial. Rule 33 applies to a motion for a new trial.
(g) Appeal.
(1) From a District Judge's Order or Judgment. The Federal Rules of
Appellate Procedure govern an appeal from a district judge's order or a
judgment of conviction or sentence.
(2) From a Magistrate Judge's Order or Judgment.
(A) Interlocutory Appeal. Either party may appeal an order of a
magistrate judge to a district judge within 14 days of its entry if a district
judge's order could similarly be appealed. The party appealing must file a
notice with the clerk specifying the order being appealed and must serve a
copy on the adverse party.
(B) Appeal from a Conviction or Sentence. A defendant may appeal
a magistrate judge's judgment of conviction or sentence to a district judge
within 14 days of its entry. To appeal, the defendant must file a notice with
the clerk specifying the judgment being appealed and must serve a copy on
an attorney for the government.
(C) Record. The record consists of the original papers and exhibits in
the case; any transcript, tape, or other recording of the proceedings; and a
certified copy of the docket entries. For purposes of the appeal, a copy of the
record of the proceedings must be made available to a defendant who
establishes by affidavit an inability to pay or give security for the record.
The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts must
pay for those copies.
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(D) Scope of Appeal. The defendant is not entitled to a trial de novo by
a district judge. The scope of the appeal is the same as in an appeal to the
court of appeals from a judgment entered by a district judge.
(3) Stay of Execution and Release Pending Appeal. Rule 38 applies to a
stay of a judgment of conviction or sentence. The court may release the
defendant pending appeal under the law relating to release pending appeal from
a district court to a court of appeals.
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