36 CFR §261.23
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The following are prohibited:
- (a)Removing or attempting to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from the National Forest System unless authorized by law or regulation.
- (b)Causing or allowing the inhumane treatment or harassment of a wild free-roaming horse or burro.
- (c)Removing or attempting to remove, alter or destroy any official mark used to identify a wild horse or burro or its remains unless authorized or permitted by law or regulation.
- (d)Violating any terms or conditions specified in a care and maintenance agreement or permit.