43 CFR 49.700 - Will a violation lead to forfeiture of a paleontological resource?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

View all text of Subpart H [§ 49.700 - § 49.705]

§ 49.700 - Will a violation lead to forfeiture of a paleontological resource?

(a) A paleontological resource related to a violation under this part is subject to forfeiture.

(b) The bureau may either deposit forfeited resources into an approved repository, or transfer or assign administration of the forfeited resources to Federal or non-Federal institutions to be used for scientific or educational purposes.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa-aaa-11.

source: 87 FR 47319, Aug. 2, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 49.700