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  2. Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
  3. Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary of the Interior
  4. Part 49 - Paleontological Resources Preservation
  5. Subpart H - Forfeiture and Rewards
  6. 43 CFR § 49.700
43 CFR § 49.700
Will a violation lead to forfeiture of a paleontological resource?
August 12, 2025
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§ 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.

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