7 CFR 501.3 - Preservation of property.

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Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Jul 29, 2026

View all text of Part 501 [§ 501.1 - § 501.16]

§ 501.3 - Preservation of property.

It is unlawful to willfully destroy, damage, or remove property or any part thereof. Hunting, fishing, motorcycling, using snowmobiles, and other disturbances or encroachment activities are prohibited except for official purposes.

authority: Secs. 2, 4, 62 Stat. 281; 40 U.S.C. 318(a), (c); sec. 103, 63 Stat. 380; 40 U.S.C. 753; sec. 205(d), 63 Stat. 389; 40 U.S.C. 486(d); 36 FR 1293 and 36 FR 21706

source: 37 FR 2423, Feb. 1, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 7 CFR 501.3