16 USC 470gg - Enforcement

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 26, 2024

§ 470gg.

Enforcement

(a)

Rewards

(b)

Forfeitures

All archaeological resources with respect to which a violation of subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 470ee of this title occurred and which are in the possession of any person, and all vehicles and equipment of any person which were used in connection with such violation, may be (in the discretion of the court or administrative law judge, as the case may be) subject to forfeiture to the United States upon—

(1)

such person’s conviction of such violation under section 470ee of this title,

(2)

assessment of a civil penalty against such person under section 470ff of this title with respect to such violation, or

(3)

a determination by any court that such archaeological resources, vehicles, or equipment were involved in such violation.

(c)

Disposition of penalties collected and items forfeited in cases involving archaeological resources excavated or removed from Indian lands

(Pub. L. 96–95, § 8, Oct. 31, 1979, 93 Stat. 726.)

cite as: 16 USC 470gg