APPENDIX E. LIST OF PETTY OFFENSES AND MINIMUM FINES APPLICABLE THERETO PURSUANT TO L.CR.R. 58.1(c)
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SUBJECT HEADINGS REFERENCE
Motor Vehicle Violations …..…………………………………………………………………..1
Motor Carrier Safety Violations ……..………………………………………………………..2
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Statutory and Regulatory Offenses ………….……………..3
Security and Law Enforcement at VA Facilities ……………………………………………..4 1. Motor Vehicle Violations
Persons charged with violations of the offenses set forth below may be required to pay the fines set forth below. Certain offenses may also carry a jail term, which is listed in the applicable section of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated. In certain instances, persons charged with such violations may, in lieu of appearance post collateral in the amount indicated for the offense, waive appearance before a Magistrate Judge, and consent to forfeiture of collateral. Persons charged with offenses not listed must appear for trial as in the case of other petty offenses.
The collateral and minimum fine for motor vehicle violations committed on the federal enclaves, including military installations, except as otherwise provided by federal law, such as Titles 36 and 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, is fixed as follows:
N.J.S.A Pursuant to New Jersey Statutes Annotated Penalty
39:3-4 Driving or parking unregistered motor vehicle $54
39:3-9a Failure to notify change in name $55
39:3-9a Failure to endorse license $55
39:3-10 Driving with an expired license $54 Driving without a license where offender never licensed in N.J. or $200-500 elsewhere
39:3-10.18(a) Failure to possess a valid CDL $250-500
39:3-10.18(b) Driving a commercial vehicle after license suspended $500-5000
Accident with personal injury while violating this section $5000
39:3-10.24 Refusal to consent to breath samples after arrest for operation of $250-500 commercial vehicle while under influence (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13)
39:3-11 Violating a restriction on conditional license $55
39:3-12 Illegal securing of driver’s license $200-500
39:3-17 Failure to possess driver's license or registration (non- $180 resident motorists) 39:3-19.1 Transporting passengers for hire without omnibus regulation $250 (1st offense) $500 (subsequent offenses) 39:3-20 Excess weight - plus $100 for each 1,000 lbs. or fraction thereof $530
39:3-20(b) Speeding - commercial vehicle - load exceeds axle limitations - See payable amount for N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
39:3-20(b) Speeding in a Safe Corridor or Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - commercial vehicle - See payable amount for N.J.S.A.
39:3-20.1 Misuse of registration of empty trucks $25-100
39:3-27.17 Unauthorized use of “Disabled Veteran” plates $25-50
39:3-27.21 Improper use of “Commuter Van” plates $25-50
39:3-27.27 Misuse of street rod plates $25-50
39:3-29 Failure to possess documents. Limited to driver's license or $180 registration. (Failure to possess insurance identification card is NOT payable.) Note: If violation is for more than one offense involving license or registration, they are separate offenses and the payable amount indicated is for each offense)
39:3-29 Refusal to exhibit documents. Limited to driver's license or $180 registration. (Refusal to exhibit insurance identification card is NOT payable.) Note: If violation is for more than one offense involving license or registration, they are separate offenses and the payable amount indicated is for each offense)
39:3-29 Failure of omnibus driver to exhibit documents $250 39:3-32 Failure to replace lost, destroyed or defaced driver's plates $55
39:3-33 Display of unclear or indistinct license plates (limited to this $54 portion of statute only)
39:3-35 Lending or using registration certificate or plates $54
39:3-36 Failure to notify of complete change of address $26 39:3-37 Falsifying application on examination $200-500 39:3-38 Use of marker other than one issued (limited to this portion of $55 statute only)
39:3-40 Driving while suspended (1st offense) $500 (2nd offense) $750 (3rd offense) $1000 In addition to other penalties, if suspension was for violation of $3000 N.J.S.A. 17:29A-35 Offense during suspension for driving while intoxicated $1000
39:3-44 Vehicle in unsafe condition $54
39:3-47 Improper lighting equipment; altering equipment $54
39:3-47a Failure to use headlights with wipers $54
39:3-49 Inadequate headlights $54
39:3-50 Unauthorized use of certain colored lights $54
39:3-51 Improper auxiliary driving lamps $54
39:3-52 Improper additional lighting equipment and use thereof $54
39:3-53 Improper spot lamps $54
39:3-54 Miscellaneous improper lights $54
39:3-55 Improper operation with alternate road lighting equipment $54
39:3-56 Operating without at least two front lighted lamps $54
39:3-57 Improper single beam lighting $54
39:3-58 Improper multiple beam headlights $54 39:3-59 No light beam indicator $54
39:3-60 Improper use of high and low headlight beams $54
39:3-61 Failure to equip motor vehicle with lamps and reflectors required $54
39:3-61.1 Improper mounting of lamps and reflectors $54
39:3-61.2 Improper combination of lighting devices and reflectors $54
39:3-61.3 Improper stop lamps $54
39:3-61.4 Improper placement and use of red lamps and flags on $54 overhanging loads
39:3-62 Unlit lamps on parked vehicle $54 39:3-64 Improper emergency warning light equipment $54
39:3-64.3 Failure of itinerant vendor to flash signals when stopped for $54 transacting business
39:3-65 Failure to equip farm machinery and other vehicles with lamps $54
39:3-66 Failure to maintain lamps $54 39:3-69 Failure to equip vehicle with horn $54
39:3-70 Noisy muffler $54 39:3-70.2 Air pollution $250-1000 39:3-71 Failure to equip vehicle with mirrors $54
39:3-72 Tire in unsafe operating condition $54
39:3-73 Improper use of tire chains $54
39:3-74 Obstruction of windshield for vision $54
39:3-75 Failure to equip vehicle with safety glass $54
39:3-76.2 Failure to equip vehicle with safety belts $54
39:3-76.2a Failure to use a child passenger restraint when transporting a $54 child under the age of eight and weighing less than 80 pounds
39:3-76.2f Failure to wear seat belt $46 39:3-76.3 Motorcycle handle bar grips too high $54
39:3-76.4 Failure to equip motorcycle with special muffler systems $54
39:3-76.5 Failure to equip motorcycle with footrests and helmet for $80 motorcycle passengers
39:3-76.7 to 3-76.10 Motorcycle helmet, goggles, and other safety equipment violations $54
39:3-79.1 Failure to equip bus, truck, or trailer with mud flaps $54
39:3-79.8 Prohibition of supplying fuel to vehicle without label $25 (subsequent offense) $50
39:3-80 Equipment with rubber tires of approved material $50-100 (subsequent offense) $100-200
39:3-81 Misuse of stud tires (limited to this portion of statute only) By $55 regulation of the Director of Motor Vehicles, stud tires shall not be used on a highway earlier than November 15 or later than April 1 of
39:3-84 Violation of dimensional restriction $185 39:3-84 Violation of weight restriction if total excess weight is less than $85 10,000 pounds, then the payable amount equals $.02 x (total excess weight) + $23, but no less than $81. If total excess weight is greater than 10,000 pounds, then the payable amount equals $.03 x (total excess
39:4-11 to 4-14.2 Violations concerning bicycles and roller skates $54 (committed by juveniles under 17 (N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.3) $10
39:4-14.3(c) Driving moped under 15 $0-50
39:4-14.3(d) Driving moped without license $0-50
39:4-14.3h Second violation of operating moped under 17 30 day
39:4-14.3q Operating moped without helmet $0-$200
39:4-15 to 4-25.1 Violations concerning horses and horse-drawn vehicles $54
39:4-26 to 4-30 Violations concerning machinery, vehicles or apparatus of unusual $85 size or weight (fine to be paid to agency charged with maintenance of road upon which violation occurs)
39:4-32 to 4-34 Pedestrian violations $54 Committed by juveniles under age 17 $10
39:4-36 Failure to yield to pedestrians at crosswalk $230
39:4-37.1 Failure to yield right of way to a blind person $54
39:4-38 to 4-45 Street car violations $54
39:4-46 Failure to display owner's name on commercial vehicle (fine to $26 be forwarded to Director of Motor Vehicles)
39:4-46(b) Failure to display gross weight over 26,000 pounds $0-5000
39:4-48 Operating or using motor vehicle without consent of owner $100/no max
39:4-49 Tampering with vehicle $10-50 (subsequent offense) $50-100 39:4-49.1 Operation of or in a motor vehicle while in possession of CDS $50/no max
39:4-50 DWI (1st offense-B.A.C. 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%) $250-400 (1st offense- B.A.C. 0.10% or higher) $300-500
(2nd offense) $500-1000 (3rd offense) $1000
39:4-50(g) Violation within 1,000 feet of school property (1st offense) $500-800 (2nd offense) $1000-2000 (3rd offense) $2000
Surcharges $325
39:4-50.4a Refusal to submit to breathalyzer (1st offense) $300-500 (2nd offense) $500-1000 (3rd offense) $1000 Violation within 1,000 feet of school property (1st offense) $600-1000 (2nd offense) $1000-2000 (3rd offense) $2000
39:4-51b Open container of alcohol in vehicle (1st offense) $200 (subsequent offense) $250
39:4-52 Racing on highway (1st offense) $25-100 (subsequent offense) $100-200
39:4-53 Leaving vehicle with engine running $54
39:4-54 Violation of dimension restriction on trailers $85
39:4-54 Violation of weight restriction trailers (see N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 and 3-84 as applicable)
39:4-55 Failure to control vehicle on steep grades and curves $54
39:4-56 Delaying traffic $54 39:4-56.1 Willful abandonment of vehicle on public highways (1st offense) $200-500 (subsequent offense) $500-1000
39:4-56.5 Abandonment of motor vehicles (1st offense) $100-500 (subsequent offense) $500-1000
39:4-56.6 Abandonment of vehicle on private property $55 39:4-56.8 Failure of towing service to tow disabled vehicle $25-100 39:4-57 Failure to comply with directions of officer $54
39:4-57 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to $72 comply with direction of officer
39:4-57.1 Failure to activate interior light at request of officer $80 39:4-58 Vehicle loaded so as to obstruct view $54
39:4-59 Hitch-hiking $54
39:4-60 Soliciting trade or contributions on highway $54
39:4-61 Tailboard riding $54
39:4-62 Leaving curb $54 39:4-63 Placing injurious substances of highway $100-500
39:4-64 Throwing litter from vehicle $230 39:4-65 Letting off or taking on persons other than at curb $54
39:4-66 Failure to stop when emerging from alley, driveway or garage $54
39:4-66.1 Failure to yield right-of-way when entering private road or driveway $54
39:4-66.1 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to yield right-of-way $72 when entering private road or driveway
39:4-66.2 Operation of motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid $50-100 traffic signal
39:4-67 Obstructing passage of vehicles $54
39:4-68 Doors of streetcar or autobus open $54
39:4-69 Riding on part of street car or vehicle not intended for passengers $54 39:4-71 Driving on sidewalk $54
39:4-71 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone - Driving on sidewalk $72
39:4-72 Failure to stop on signal from driver of horse $54
Director of Motor Vehicles - Same payable amount as N.J.S.A. 39:3-84
39:4-76 Driving overweight vehicle on interstate bridge $50/no max
39:4-77 Loading so as to spill $55
39:4-77.1 Snow or ice falling off moving vehicle: non-commercial $200-1000 commercial $500-1500 39:4-78 Carrying metal so as to create noise $54
39:4-79 Backing vehicle to curb to unload $54
39:4-80 Disregard of officer directing traffic $85
39:4-80 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Disregard of officer $140 directing traffic
39:4-81 Failure to observe traffic signal $85
39:4-81 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to observe $140 traffic signal
39:4-82 Failure to keep right $185
39:4-82 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone - Failure to keep right $290
39:4-82.1 Driving on safety island $85
39:4-82.1 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Driving on safety $140
39:4-83 Failure to keep right at intersection $85
39:4-83 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone - Failure to keep right at intersection $140
39:4-84 Failure to pass to right when proceeding in opposite directions $85
39:4-84 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to pass to right $140 when proceeding in opposite directions
39:4-85 Failure to pass to left when overtaking $85
39:4-85 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to pass to left $140 when overtaking
39:4-85.1 Wrong way on one-way street $85
39:4-86 Failure to overtake and pass properly; crossing "no passing" lines $85
39:4-86 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to overtake $140 and pass properly; crossing "no passing" lines 39:4-87 Failure to give overtaking vehicle right of way $85
39:4-88 Failure to obey regulations in marked lanes $185
39:4-88 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to obey $290 regulations in marked lanes 39:4-89 Following another vehicle too closely $85
39:4-89 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Following another $140 vehicle too closely
39:4-90 Failure to yield right of way at intersection $85 39:4-90 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to yield right of $140 way at intersection
39:4-90.1 Entering or leaving limited access highways improperly $85
39:4-90.1 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Entering or leaving $140 limited access highways improperly
39:4-91 Failure to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles $85
39:4-92 Failure to pull over for emergency vehicle; following emergency vehicle $85 too closely
39:4-92.1 Following fire department vehicle too closely back to fire station $85
39:4-94 Railroad employee unnecessarily blocking highway with train $85
39:4-96 Reckless driving (1st offense) $50-100 (subsequent offense) $100-500
39:4-97 Careless driving where no accident involving personal injury (accident $85 resulting in personal injury cannot be paid through the Violations
39:4-97 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Careless driving $140 where no accident involving personal injury 39:4-97a Motor vehicle operation causing property damage $50-200
39:4-97.1 Slow speed so as to impede or block traffic $85
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 1-9 miles per hour $85
39:4-98 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone speeding - exceeding limit by 1-9 $140 miles per hour
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 10-14 miles per hour $95
39:4-98 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - speeding - exceeding $160 limit by 10-14 miles per hour 39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 15-19 miles per hour $105
39:4-98 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - speeding - exceeding $180 limit by 15-19 miles per hour
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 20-24 miles per hour pursuant to $200 N.J.S.A. 29:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit.
NOTE: Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or more in a Safe Corridor or in a Construction Zone requires a court appearance.
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 25-29 miles per hour -- pursuant to $220 N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the 39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 30-34 miles per hour -- pursuant to $240 N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 35-39 miles per hour -- pursuant to $260 N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the
NOTE: Exceeding the posted speed limit by 40 miles per hour or more requires a court appearance.
39:4-100 Exceeding speed limit across sidewalk (4mph) $80 39:4-115 Improper turn at controlled intersection $85
39:4-115 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Improper turn at $140 controlled intersection
39:4-116 Improper turn at arrow $85
39:4-117 Special pedestrian signals - motorist or pedestrian violation $85
39:4-119 Failure to observe flashing traffic signals $85
39:4-119 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to observe flashing $140 traffic signals
39:4-122 Failure to obey whistle of police $85
39:4-122 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to obey whistle of police $140
39:4-123 Improper right and left-hand turns $85
39:4-123 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Improper right and left-hand turns $140
39:4-124 Failure to turn as indicated by buttons or markers at intersection $85
39:4-124 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to turn as $140 indicated by buttons or markers at intersection
39:4-125 U-Turn on curve or grade or where view obstructed or "No U-Turn" sign $85
39:4-125 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - U-Turn on curve or $140 grade or where view obstructed or "No U-Turn" sign
39:4-126 Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping $85
39:4-126 65 MPH area - Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping $140
39:4-127 Improper backing or turning in street $85 39:4-127 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Improper $140 backing or turning in street
39:4-127.1 Failure to stop at railroad crossing $85 39:4-127.2 Failure to stop for gate at approaches to movable span bridge $85
st 39:4-128.1 Passing school bus while picking up or discharging (1 offense) $100/no (subsequent offense) max $250/no 39:4-128.4 Failure to stop for frozen dessert truck $100
39:4-129(a) Leaving the scene of accident involving injury or death (1st offense) $2500-5000 (subsequent offense) $2500-5000
39:4-129(b) Leaving the scene of accident (damage to attended vehicle) (1st offense) $200-400 (subsequent offense) $400-600
39:4-129(d) Leaving the scene of accident (damage to unattended vehicle) (1st $200-400 offense) $400-600
39:4-130 Failure to report an accident $30-100 39:4-132 Failure of repairman to report damages $100-500
39:4-135 Improper parking $54
39:4-136 Parking on highway $54
39:4-137 Allowing a vehicle to stand on highway unattended while motor $54 running and without setting brakes
39:4-138(a) Improper parking within intersection $54
39:4-138(b) Improper parking on a crosswalk $54
39:4-138(c) Improper parking in safety bus zone $54
39:4-138(d) Improper parking in front of driveway $54
39:4-138(e) Improper parking within 25 ft. of crosswalk $54
39:4-138(f) Improper parking on a sidewalk $54 39:4-138(g) Improper parking in a no parking area established by State $54 Highway Department
39:4-138(h) Improper parking within 50 feet of stop sign $54
39:4-138(i) Improper parking within 10 feet of fire hydrant $54
39:4-138(j) Improper parking within 50 feet of railroad $54 39:4-138(k) Improper parking within 20 feet of driveway entrance to fire station $54 or 75 feet on opposite side of street (when properly signposted)
39:4-138(l) Improper parking alongside or opposite street excavation or $54 obstruction, causing traffic obstruction (when properly
39:4-138(m) Double parking $54
39:4-138(n) Improper parking on a bridge, elevated structure, underpass or $54 immediate approaches (except where space for parking is
39:4-139 Loading or unloading for unreasonable period of time $54
39:4-144 Failure to obey stop or yield right-of way signs $85
39:4-144 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to obey $140 stop or yield right-of-way signs
39:4-145 Failure to yield to vehicle entering stop or yield intersection $85 after stopping
39:4-201 Parking in space for handicapped contrary to county resolution, ordin. or $50 39:4-203.5 Traffic fines doubled in construction area
39:4-208 Parking on state property $1-15
39:4-215 Failure to obey signals, signs or directions $54
st 39:5B-19 Radioactive material; Failure to produce certificate of handling (1 $0-250 offense) $0-500 (subsequent offense) 39:5B-20 Failure to post placard on vehicle containing radiation symbol (1st $0-250 offense) $0-500 (subsequent offense) 39:5B-22 Deviating from conditions of certificate of handling (1st offense) $0-250 (subsequent offense) $0-500
39:5C-1 Racing or making speed records (1st offense) $25-100 (subsequent offense) $100-200
39:5-35 Failure to return suspended license $25
39:6B-2 Failure to carry insurance coverage (1st offense) $300-1000 (subsequent offense) $0-5000
39:8-1 Failure to have inspection $130
39:8-4 Failure to make repairs $130
39:8-6 Failure to display approval certificate (fines for inspection $130 violations are forwarded to Division of Motor Vehicles) 39:8-9 Uninspected vehicle $100-200
39:8-18 Affixing approval sticker without inspection (1st $1000-1500 offense) $2000-3500 (subsequent offense)
39:8-62 Operation of diesel powered motor vehicle - emission violation- $730 no certification of repair - first offense only (the payable amount may be reduced to $150.00 if a certification of repair is provided and it is acceptable to the Court)
39:9-2 Commercial driver exceeding maximum permitted on-duty hours (1st offense) $25 (subsequent offense) $50
39:10-10 Failure to deliver certificate of ownership $25
39:10-12 False application for a duplicate certificate of ownership $200-500
39:10B-2 Identification of motor component parts $25-100
39:11-3 Operating a junkyard without a license $25-100
39:11-9 Failure of junkyard owner to certify condition of vehicles sold $25-100
39:12-15 Non-use of seat belts in drivers’ school (instructor and student) (1st offense) $100-250 (subsequent $250-500 offense)
4:22-25.1 Motorist hitting domestic animal to stop; report (see N.J.S.A. $500 4:22-25.2)
N.J.A.C. 54:39A-10 Failure to exhibit identification card-Motor Fuels Tax Act $55 2. Motor Carrier Safety Violations
49 C.F.R. Pursuant to Federal Regulation as adopted and incorporated Penalty by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:60-2.1
392.16 Use of seat belts $46
393.9 Inoperative lamps (general) $56*
393.17 Lamps and reflectors $56*
393.19 Hazard warning signals $56*
393.25 Requirements for lamps other than head lamps $56*
393.60 Improper window or windshield glazing $56*
393.78 Missing or inoperable windshield wiper $56*
393.81 Horn (inoperable/missing) $56*
*The reduced amount can be accepted for the first offense non-out of service equipment violations, but only if the defendant submits proof that the repairs were made and submits a Certification of Repair and Plea of Guilty that is acceptable to the court. (See Statewide violations Bureau Schedule, Commercial Non-out of Service Violations at www.judiciary.state.nj.us/mcs/) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
VIOLATIONS OF TITLES 16, 18, AND 25, UNITED STATES CODE
AND
TITLE 50, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
LIST OF MINIMUM FINES APPLICABLE THERETO PURSUANT TO RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY ======
**Fines May Be Doubled for Second and Subsequent Violations**
Persons charged with violations of any offense listed below may, in lieu of appearance, post collateral in the dollar amount indicated for the offense, waive appearance before a Magistrate, and consent to forfeiture of collateral. Persons charged with offenses not listed must appear for trial. 3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Statutory and Regulatory Offenses
Revised December, 2014 Table of Contents
(1) American Antiquities Act (Repealed December 19, 2014) 18 (2) Archaeological Resources Protection Act 18 (3) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 18 (4) Migratory Bird Treaty Act 19 (5) Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act 19 (6) Airborne Hunting Act 20 (7) Marine Mammal Protection Act 20 (8) Endangered Species Act 21 (9) Lacey Act 22 (10) African Elephant Conservation Act 24 (11) Federal Cave Resources Protection Act 24 (12) Wild Bird Conservation Act 24 (13) Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act 25 (14) Assimilative Crimes Act 25 (15) Native American Graves Protection 25 and Repatriation Act (16) General FWS Permit Regulations (50 CFR 13) 26 (17) Regulations for Importation, Exportation, 27 and Transportation of Wildlife (50 CFR 14) Captive Wildlife Safety Act (18) Wild and Exotic Bird Regulations 28 (19) Injurious Wildlife Regulations 29 (20) Endangered & Threatened Wildlife & Plant 30 Regulations (21) Marine Mammal regulations 32 (22) Airborne Hunting Regulations 33 (23) Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations 33 (24) Migratory Bird Permit Regulations 39 (25) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Regulations 41 (26) CITES Regulations 42 (27) Plant Import and Export Regulations 43 (28) National Recreational Areas Act and National 44 Wildlife Refuge Administration Act - NWR Administrative Provisions - NWR Public Entry and Use - NWR Prohibited Acts - NWR Trapping Regulations - Hunting & Fishing Regulations (29) Wildlife/Property Forfeiture Order 51 STATUTORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
1) American Antiquities Act (16 U.S.C. § 433)
Appropriate, excavate, injure, or destroy historic 16 U.S.C. § 433 $500.00 or pre-historic ruin or monument or any object of + Restoration Cost antiquity.
2) Archaeological Resource Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 470aa et. seq.)
Knowingly excavate, remove, damage, alter, deface 16 U.S.C. § 470ee(a) $1,500.00 or the attempt thereof, any archaeological resource + Restoration Cost on public or Indian lands without a permit or exception.
Sell, purchase, exchange, transport, receive, or 16 U.S.C. § 470ee(b) $1,000.00 offer to sell, purchase, or exchange any + Restoration Cost archaeological resource excavated from public or Indian lands in violation of 16 U.S.C. § 470ee(a) or any other provision of Federal law.
Sell, purchase, exchange, transport, receive, or 16 U.S.C. § 470ee(c) $1,000.00 offer to sell, purchase, or exchange in interstate or + Restoration Cost foreign commerce, any archaeological resource excavated, removed, sold, purchased, exchanged, transported, or received in violation of any provision, rule, regulation, ordinance, or permit in effect under state or local law.
3) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d)
Whoever, knowingly, or with wanton disregard for 16 U.S.C. § 668 $1,000.00 the consequences of his act, take, possess, sell, purchase, barter, offer to sell, purchase or barter, transport, export or import at any time or in any manner, any bald eagle or any golden eagle alive or dead, or any part, nest or egg thereof. Per item/specimen $500.00
18 STATUTORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
4) Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 703-711)
Take, pursue, hunt, capture, kill, or the attempt 16 U.S.C. § 703 $350.00 thereof, possess, sell, barter, purchase, ship, export, import, carry, transport, offer, or cause thereof, migratory birds, their parts, nests, or eggs, except as may be permitted. Per item/specimen $50.00
Take by aid of baiting, or on or over any 16 U.S.C. § 704(b)(1) $500.00 baited area. Per item/specimen $100.00
Place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent 16 U.S.C. § 704(b)(2) $1,000.00 to an area for the purpose of causing, inducing, or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory game bird by the aid of baiting on or over the baited area. Per item/specimen $200.00
Ship, transport, carry in interstate or foreign 16 U.S.C. § 705 $500.00 commerce, any bird, part, nest, or egg thereof, captured, killed, taken, shipped, transported, or carried contrary to the law of the place where captured, killed, taken, shipped, transported, or carried. Per item/specimen $50.00
5) Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 718 et seq.)
Hunt migratory waterfowl without duck stamp. 16 U.S.C. § 718a $150.00
Hunt migratory waterfowl with unsigned duck 16 U.S.C. § 718b $50.00 stamp.
Loan, or transfer migratory waterfowl stamp to 16 U.S.C. § 718e(a) $150.00 another, or use stamp validated by another.
Alter, mutilate, imitate, or counterfeit duck stamp. 16 U.S.C. § 718e(b) $500.00
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6) Airborne Hunting Act (16 U.S.C. § 742j-1)
Shoot from an aircraft for purposes of capturing or 16 U.S.C. § 742j-1(a)(1) $1,000.00
killing wildlife. Per item/specimen $100.00
Use aircraft to harass wildlife. 16 U.S.C. § 742j-1(a)(2) $500.00
Participate in using aircraft to shoot/harass 16 U.S.C. § 742j-1(a)(3) $500.00 wildlife.
7) Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1361-1407)
Unlawful take of a marine mammal. 16 U.S.C. § 1372(a) $2,000.00
Per item/specimen $250.00
Unlawful importation or inhumane taking. 16 U.S.C. § 1372(b)
Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00 (Commercial)
Unlawful importation of illegally taken marine 16 U.S.C. § 1372(c)(1) mammal. Non-Commercial $300.00 Commercial $750.00
Per item/specimen $100.00 (Commercial)
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Unlawful importation of marine mammal product. 16 U.S.C. § 1372(c)(2)
Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00 (Commercial)
Unlawful importation of fish taken in a manner 16 U.S.C. § 1372(c)(3) potentially harmful to marine mammals. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00 (Commercial)
8) Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1531-1543)
Import or export endangered wildlife. 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(A) $1,000.00
Per item/specimen $200.00
Take, an endangered species within the U.S. 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(B) $2,500.00
Per item/specimen $250.00
Take an endangered species upon the high seas. 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(C) $2,000.00
Per item/specimen $200.00
Possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(D) $1,000.00 unlawfully taken endangered wildlife. Per item/specimen $200.00
Deliver, receive, carry, transport, or ship endangered 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(E) $1,000.00 wildlife in interstate/foreign commerce for commercial purposes. Per item/specimen $200.00
Sell/offer for sale in interstate or foreign commerce 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(F) $1,000.00 any endangered species. Per item/specimen $200.00
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Violate any regulation promulgated for such species 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(1)(G) $1,000.00 or for any listed threatened species. Per item/specimen $200.00
Violate regulations pertaining to any endangered 16 U.S.C. §§ 1538(a)(2)(A) $500.00 plant species. thru 1538(a)(2)(D)
Per item/specimen $100.00
Violate regulations pertaining to threatened plants. 16 U.S.C. § 1538(a)(2)(E) $350.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
Violation of Convention. 16 U.S.C. § 1538(c) See Part 23
Engage in business as an importer/exporter 16 U.S.C. § 1538(d)(1)(A) $500.00 of wildlife without authorization.
Fail to file a declaration for the importation of fish, 16 U.S.C. § 1538(e) wildlife or plants as required. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
Violate designated port requirements. 16 U.S.C. § 1538(f)(1)
Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
9) Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. § 42, 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378)
Importation into the U.S. or territories, or shipment 18 U.S.C. § 42(a)(1) $750.00 between the states or territories, of species listed as injurious. Per specimen $50.00
Importation of any wild animal or bird under 18 U.S.C. § 42(c) $500.00 inhumane or unhealthful conditions.
Per item/specimen $50.00
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Import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(1) $750.00 purchase any fish, wildlife, or plant, taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law, treaty, or regulation of the U.S. or in violation of any Indian tribal law. Per item/specimen $100.00
It is unlawful for any person to: 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(2)
Import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce: any fish or wildlife taken, possessed, transported, 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(2)(A) $750.00 or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any State or in violation of any foreign law. Per item/specimen $100.00 any plant taken, possessed, transported, or sold in 16 U.S.C. §§ 3372(a)(2)(B)(i) $500.00 violation of any law or regulation of any State or thru 3372(a)(2)(B)(iii) foreign law. Per item/specimen $50.00 any prohibited wildlife species. 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(2)(C) $1,000.00
Per item/specimen $250.00
Within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(3) of the U.S.: possess any fish or wildlife taken, possessed, 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(3)(A) $500.00 transported, or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any state or in violation of any foreign law or Indian tribal law. Per item/specimen $100.00 possess any plant taken, possessed, transported, or 16 U.S.C. § 3372(a)(3)(B)(i) $500.00 sold in violation of any law or regulation of any State Thru 3372(a)(3)(B)(iii) or any foreign law Per item/specimen $50.00
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Attempt to commit any act described in 3372(a) 16 U.S.C. §3372(a)(4) $500.00 paragraphs (l) through (4). Per item/specimen $50.00
10) African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 420l-4245)
Import or export elephant ivory contrary to 16 U.S.C. § 4223(1) 16 U.S.C. § 4221 and 16 U.S.C. §4222: thru 4223(5)
Non-Commercial $100.00 Commercial $500.00
Per item (commercial) $100.00
11) Federal Cave Resources Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 4301-4310)
Without authorization, knowingly destroys, disturbs, 16 U.S.C. § 4306(a)(1) $500.00 defaces, mars, alters, removes or harms any + Restoration Cost significant cave or alters the free movement of any animal or plant life into or out of an significant cave located on Federal lands, or enters a significant cave with the intention of committing any crime described in this paragraph.
Possess, consume, sell, barter or exchange, any cave 16 U.S.C. § 4306(a)(2) $350.00 resource from a significant cave knowing or having reason to know such resource was removed from a significant cave on Federal lands.
Counsel, solicit, procure or employ any other person 16 U.S.C. § 4306(a)(3) $350.00 to violate any provision of this section.
12) Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 4901-4916)
Import any exotic bird in violation of any 16 U.S.C. § 4910(a)(1)(A) $350.00 prohibition, suspension, or quota on importation. Per item/specimen $ 50.00
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Import a non-approved species of exotic bird. 16 U.S.C. § 4910(a)(1)(B) $350.00
Per item/specimen $ 50.00
Violate any regulation of this chapter. 16 U.S.C. § 4910(a)(1)(C) $350.00
Per item/specimen $ 50.00
13) Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 5301-5306)
Sell, import or export any product, item or substance 16 U.S.C. § 5305(a) $500.00 intended for human consumption or application containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, any substance derived from any species of rhinoceros or tiger. Per item/specimen $ 50.00
14) Assimilative Crimes Act (l8 U.S.C. § l3)
Violations of state fish and game statutes and 18 U.S.C. § 13 $300.00 regulations within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
15) Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. § 3001 & 18 U.S.C. § 1170)
Knowingly sell, purchase, use for profit, or transport 18 U.S.C. § 1170(a) $2,000.00 for sale or profit, the human remains of a + Restoration/Repatriation Cost Native American without the right of possession to those remains.
Knowingly sell, purchase, use for profit, or transport 18 U.S.C. § 1170(b) $1,000.00 for sale or profit any Native American cultural items +Restoration/Repatriation Cost obtained unlawfully.
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16) General Fish and Wildlife Service Permit Regulations (50 C.F. R. Part 13) promulgated to implement the following Statutes: Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 U.S.C. § 704; Eagle Protection Act 16 U.S.C. § 668a; Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.C. § 1538(d); Lacey Act 16 U.S.C. § 3373
Engage in activity for which a permit is required 50 C.F.R. § 13.1 $300.00 without having a valid permit.
Unauthorized transfer of a permit. 50 C.F.R. § 13.25 $200.00
Failure to maintain wildlife possessed pursuant to a 50 C.F.R. § 13.41 $300.00 permit, under humane and healthful conditions.
Failure to adhere to specific authorization of a 50 C.F.R. § 13.42 $150.00 permit.
Alteration of a permit. 50 C.F.R. § 13.43 $350.00
Failure to display a permit or present for 50 C.F.R. § 13.44 $200.00 inspection.
Failure to file reports required by FWS permit. 50 C.F.R. § 13.45 $200.00
Failure to maintain records required by FWS. 50 C.F.R. § 13.46 $200.00
Failure to allow entry to premise for the purpose of 50 C.F.R. § 13.47 $500.00 inspecting activity authorized by FWS permit.
Failure to comply with permit conditions. 50 C.F.R. § 13.48 $200.00
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17) Regulations for Importation, Exportation & Transportation of Wildlife (50 C.F. R. Part 14) promulgated to implement the following Statutes: Lacey Act 16 U.S.C. § 3371; Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.C. §1538
Import or export wildlife at non-designated port 50 C.F.R. § 14.11 of entry. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
Knowingly unload an in-transit shipment within 50 C.F.R. § 14.14(b) $350.00 the U.S.
Violation of non-designated port conditions. 50 C.F.R. §§ 14.31 $250.00 thru 14.33
Fail to allow detention and inspection of imported 50 C.F.R. § 14.51 or exported wildlife. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
Failure to obtain FWS clearance prior to release 50 C.F.R. § 14.52(a) by US Customs of imported/exported wildlife. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
Failure to provide 48 hour prior notice of arrival of 50 C.F.R. § 14.54(a) $300.00 live or perishable wildlife shipments.
Fail to file completed importation declaration as 50 C.F.R. § 14.61 required. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
Fail to file completed exportation declaration as 50 C.F.R. § 14.63 required. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $400.00
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Fail to mark a wildlife container shipped in 50 C.F.R. § 14.81 interstate commerce. Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $250.00
Engage in business as importer/exporter of 50 C.F.R. § 14.91 $500.00 wildlife without obtaining import/export license.
Failure to pay license fees, inspection fees, or 50 C.F.R. §§ 14.94(a) $400.00 other associated costs for wildlife shipments. thru 14.94)d)
Import/transport wildlife under inhumane/ 50 C.F.R. § 14.103 $500.00 unhealthful conditions or in violation of other legal requirements. Per item/specimen $50.00
Violate humane transport regulations. 50 C.F.R. §§ 14.104 $200.00 thru 14.172
Per item/specimen $50.00
Captive Wildlife Safety Act Regulations which amended the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378
Import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or 50 C.F.R. § 14.253 $500.00 purchase, in interstate or foreign commerce, any live prohibited wildlife. Per specimen $100.00
18) Regulations for the Importation of Exotic Birds (50 C.F. R. Part 15) promulgated to implement the following Statutes: Wild Bird Conservation Act 16 U.S.C. § 4901- 4916
Import exotic bird contrary to regulations. 50 C.F.R. §§ 15.11(a) $350.00 thru 15.11(e)
Per item/specimen $ 50.00
Violate conditions of exotic bird import permit. 50 C.F.R. § 15.11(f) $350.00
Per item/specimen $ 50.00
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Violate conditions of wild bird permit other than 50 C.F.R. §§ 15.21 $350.00 Section 15.25. thru 15.26
Per item/specimen $ 50.00
Violate conditions of pet bird importation permit. 50 C.F.R. § 15.25 $350.00
Per item/specimen $ 50.00
19) Injurious Wildlife Regulations (50 C.F.R. Part 16) promulgated to implement the Lacey Act 18 USC § 42
General restrictions regarding the unauthorized 50 C.F.R. § 16.3 $750.00 import or transportation of species deemed to be injurious. Per item/specimen $50.00
Importation, transportation, or acquisition of 50 C.F.R. § 16.11(a) $750.00 injurious mammals. Per item/specimen $50.00
Importation, transportation, or acquisition of 50 C.F.R. § 16.12(a) $750.00 injurious birds. Per item/specimen $50.00
Importation, transportation, or acquisition of 50 C.F.R. § 16.13(a) $750.00 injurious fish, mollusks, or crustaceans. Per item/specimen $50.00
Importation, transportation, or acquisition of 50 C.F.R. § 16.14 $750.00 injurious amphibians. Per item/specimen $50.00
Importation, transportation, or acquisition of 50 C.F.R. § 16.15(a) $750.00 injurious reptiles. Per item/specimen $50.00
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Fail to properly confine injurious species. 50 C.F.R. § 16.22(b)(1) $500.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
Transfer injurious species to an unauthorized person. 50 C.F.R. § 16.22(b)(2) $250.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
20) Endangered & Threatened Wildlife & Plant Regulations (50 C.F.R., Part 17) promulgated to implement the Endangered Species Act 16 USC § 1531-43 (except for those provisions of the Act concerning CITES)
Commit, attempt to commit, solicit another to commit, 50 C.F.R. § 17.21(a) $1,000.00 or cause to be committed any prohibited act regarding endangered wildlife. Per item/specimen $200.00
Import or export endangered wildlife. 50 C.F.R. § 17.21(b) $1,000.00
Per item/specimen $200.00
Take, an endangered species. 50 C.F.R. § 17.21(c) $2,500.00
Per item/specimen $250.00
Possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship 50 C.F.R. § 17.21(d) $1,000.00 unlawfully taken endangered wildlife. Per item/specimen $100.00
Deliver, receive, carry, transport, or ship endangered 50 C.F.R. § 17.21(e) $1,000.00 wildlife in interstate/foreign commerce for commercial purposes. Per item/specimen $200.00
Sell/offer for sale in interstate or foreign commerce 50 C.F.R. § 17.21(f) $1,000.00 any endangered species. Per item/specimen $200.00
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Violate captive-bred endangered species regulations.50 C.F.R. § 17.21(g) $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Violate conditions of endangered species scientific 50 C.F.R. § 17.22 $300.00 permit.
Violate conditions of endangered species hardship 50 C.F.R. § 17.23 $300.00 permit.
Threatened Wildlife (Subpart D)
Violate threatened wildlife prohibitions: 50 C.F.R. § 17.31(a)
Attempt to commit, solicit another to commit, or $750.00 cause to be committed any prohibited act regarding threatened wildlife. Per item/specimen $150.00
Import/export threatened wildlife. $750.00
Per item/specimen $150.00
Take a threatened species. $1,500.00
Per item/specimen $250.00
Possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship $750.00 unlawfully taken threatened wildlife. Per item/specimen $150.00
Deliver, receive, carry, transport, or ship in $750.00 interstate, or foreign commerce for commercial purposes any threatened wildlife. Per item/specimen $150.00
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Sell/offer for sale in interstate or foreign $750.00 commerce any threatened species. Per item/specimen $150.00
Violate captive-bred threatened species $750.00 regulations.
Violate special regulations for threatened wildlife. 50 C.F.R. §§ 17.40 $750.00 thru 17.48
Endangered Plants (Subpart F)
Violate endangered plant regulations. 50 C.F.R. § 17.61 $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Fail to comply with permit conditions 50 C.F.R. § 17.62(c) $300.00
Threatened Plants (Subpart G)
Violate threatened plant regulations. 50 C.F.R. § 17.71 $350.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
Violate conditions of threatened plant permit. 50 C.F.R. § 17.72(c) $200.00
21) Marine Mammal Regulations (50 C.F.R., Part 18) promulgated to implement the Marine Mammal Act 16 USC § 1361-1407
Take marine mammals on the high seas. 50 C.F.R. § 18.11(a) $1,000.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Take marine mammals on waters/lands under the 50 C.F.R. § 18.11(b) $2,000.00 jurisdiction of the U.S. Per item/specimen $250.00 32 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Import marine mammal/product. 50 C.F.R. § 18.12
Non-Commercial $150.00 Commercial $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00 (Commercial)
Possess, transport, sell, purchase, transport or 50 C.F.R. § 18.13 import illegally taken marine mammals.
Non-Commercial $300.00 Commercial $750.00
Per item/specimen $100.00 (Commercial)
22) Airborne Hunting Regulations (50 C.F.R., Part 19) amended the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 16 USC § 742A-742J-1
Shoot from an aircraft for purposes of capturing or 50 C.F.R. § 19.11(a)(1) $1,000.00 killing wildlife. Per item/specimen $100.00
Use aircraft to harass wildlife. 50 C.F.R. § 19.11(a)(2) $500.00
Participate in using aircraft to shoot/harass 50 C.F.R. § 19.11(a)(3) $500.00 wildlife.
Failure to file annual report. 50 C.F.R. § 19.32 $200.00
23) Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations (50 C.F.R. Part 20) promulgated to implement the Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 USC § 703-712
Failure to register with the Harvest Information 50 C.F.R. § 20.20(b) $75.00 Program and/or failure to carry proof of such registration when hunting migratory birds. 33 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Take with illegal device or substance. 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(a) $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take with shotgun capable of holding more than 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(b) $150.00 3 shells. Per specimen $ 50.00
Take by means, aid or use of sinkbox. 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(c) $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take via motor driven conveyance or aircraft. 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(d) $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take by means of motor boat or other craft 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(e) $300.00 under power. Per specimen $50.00
Take by use or aid of live birds. 50 C.F.R. § 20.2l(f) $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take by use or aid of recorded or amplified 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(g) $300.00 bird calls. Per specimen $50.00
Take by means or aid of motor driven conveyance 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(h) $300.00 for concentrating, driving, rallying or stirring up waterfowl. Per specimen $50.00
Take by the aid of baiting or on or over any baited 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(i) $500.00 area, knowingly or when one reasonably should have known that said area was baited. Per specimen $100.00
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Possession of shot shells loaded with non-approved 50 C.F.R. § 20.21(j) $150.00 shot.
Per shell $5.00
Take during closed season. 50 C.F.R. § 20.22 $350.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take before or after legal hours: 50 C.F.R. § 20.23
1-15 minutes $100.00 16-30 minutes $200.00 Over 30 minutes $350.00
Per specimen $50.00
Exceed daily bag limit. 50 C.F.R. § 20.24 $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Wanton waste. 50 C.F.R. § 20.25 $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Possession of birds taken in violation of Sections 50 C.F.F. § 20.31 $200.00 20.21 through 20.24. Per specimen $50.00
Possess freshly killed migratory bird in 50 C.F.R. § 20.32 $200.00 closed season. Per specimen $50.00
Exceed possession limit taken in the U.S. 50 C.F.R. § 20.33 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00
Possession in excess of daily limit on opening day. 50 C.F.R. § 20.34 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00 Possess or transport in excess of daily field 50 C.F.R. § 20.35 $200.00 limit. Per specimen $50.00 35 Leave untagged birds in place or custody of another 50 C.F.R. § 20.36 $150.00 person.
Per specimen $50.00
Receive or have in custody untagged birds 50 C.F.R. § 20.37 $150.00 of another. Per specimen $50.00
Possess live wounded bird. 50 C.F.R. § 20.38 $150.00
Per specimen $50.00
Gift of improperly tagged migratory game bird. 50 C.F.R. § 20.40 $150.00
Per specimen $50.00
Transport birds taken in violation of Section 20.21 50 C.F.R. § 20.41 $200.00 thru 20.24. Per specimen $50.00
Transport untagged birds of another person. 50 C.F.R. § 20.42 $150.00
Per specimen $50.00
Transport birds without species identification. 50 C.F.R. § 20.43 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00
Mis- or non-marking of package/container with birds 50 C.F.R. § 20.44 $200.00 transported via Postal Service or common carrier within the U.S. Per container $50.00
Export birds taken in violation of Sections 20.21 50 C.F.R. § 20.51 $200.00 thru 20.24. Per specimen $50.00
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Export birds with species identification removed. 50 C.F.R. § 20.52 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00
Mis/non-marking of package/container with birds 50 C.F.R. § 20.53 $200.00 exported via the Postal Service or common carrier. Per specimen $50.00
Import in excess of importation limits. 50 C.F.R. § 20.61 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00
Import birds of another. 50 C.F.R. § 20.62 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00
Import birds with species identification removed. 50 C.F.R. § 20.63 $200.00
Per specimen $ 50.00
Import, possess, transport, or ship birds without 50 C.F.R. § 20.64 $200.00 required export permits. Per specimen $50.00
Import birds not drawn or dressed as required. 50 C.F.R. § 20.65 $200.00
Per specimen $50.00
Mis- or non-marking of package/container with 50 C.F.R. § 20.66 $200.00 birds imported by Postal Service or common carrier. Per specimen $50.00
Take, possess, transport, ship, or export migratory 50 C.F.R. § 20.71 $200.00 birds, their parts, eggs, or nest in violation of any other Federal law or regulation. Per specimen $50.00
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Take, possess, transport, ship, or export migratory 50 C.F.R. § 20.72 $200.00 birds, their parts, eggs, or nest in violation of state law or regulation. Per specimen $50.00
Import, possess, transport, or ship any migratory 50 C.F.R. § 20.73 $200.00 birds, their parts, eggs, or nests if taken, bought, sold, transported, shipped, possessed, or exported contrary to law/regulation of any foreign country, state, or province. Per specimen $50.00
Commercial facility with untagged birds of 50 C.F.R. § 20.81 $350.00 another as required by 20.36. Per specimen $50.00
Violation of record-keeping requirement. 50 C.F.R. § 20.82 $200.00
Fail to permit inspection of premise and/or records. 50 C.F.R. § 20.83 $500.00
Purchase, sell, barter, or offer thereof, for millinery 50 C.F.R. § 20.91(a) $350.00 or ornamental use, the feathers of migratory birds. Per item/specimen $50.00
Purchase, sell, barter, or offer thereof, of mounted 50 C.F.R. § 20.91(b) $200.00 specimens taken by hunting. Per specimen $50.00
Take migratory game bird for which no season 50 C.F.R. § 20.100 $350.00 has been established. Per specimen $50.00
Violate crow hunting regulations. 50 C.F.R. § 20.133 $150.00
Per specimen $50.00
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24) Migratory Bird Permit Regulations (50 CFR Part 21) promulgated to implement the Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 USC § 703-712
Take, possess, import, export, transport, sell, 50 C.F.R. § 21.11 $350.00 purchase, barter or offer for sale, or purchase migratory birds or their parts, nests, or eggs without authorization. Per item/specimen $50.00
All other permit violations. 50 C.F.R. §§ 21.12 $200.00 thru 21.23
Violation of taxidermy permit requirements. 50 C.F.R. § 21.24 $250.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
Other permit violations. 50 C.F.R. §§ 21.25 $250.00 thru 21.27 Per item/specimen $50.00
Violation of falconry permit requirement. 50 C.F.R. § 21.28 $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take, possess, transport, sell, purchase raptors for 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(a) $350.00 falconry without required permit. Per specimen $50.00
Take, transport, possess golden eagle for 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(1) $1,000.00 falconry without a permit. Per specimen $500.00
Practice falconry without required State 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(2) $250.00 falconry permit.
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Unauthorized purchase, barter or sale of 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(3) $350.00 raptor. Per specimen $50.00
Take, purchase, receive, or otherwise acquire, 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(4) $250.00 sell, barter, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any raptor without submitting Form 3-186A (Migratory Bird Acquisition/Disposition Report). Per specimen $50.00
Possess raptor without the required Form 3-186A. 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(5) $250.00
Per specimen $50.00
Take, possess or transport peregrine falcon, 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(7) $350.00 gyrfalcon or Harris hawk without the required band. Per specimen $50.00
Sell, purchase, barter raptor without required 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(8) $350.00 band. Per specimen $50.00
Propagate raptors without required permit. 50 C.F.R. § 21.28(d)(9) $250.00
Per specimen $50.00
Violation of federal falconry standard class 50 C.F.R. § 21.29(e) $250.00 regulations. Per specimen $50.00
Failure to meet minimum falconry facility 50 C.F.R. § 21.29(g) $250.00 standards. Per specimen $50.00
Violation of falconry marking regulations. 50 C.F.R. § 21.29(h) $250.00 . Per specimen $50.00
40 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Unauthorized take of raptor for falconry. 50 C.F.R. § 21.29(i) $350.00
Per specimen $50.00
Care for raptor belonging to another 50 C.F.R. § 21.29(j)(4) $150.00 without authorization. Per specimen $50.00
Retain or exchange molted feathers for other than 50 C.F.R. § 21.29(j)(5) $150.00 imping purposes. Per feather $25.00
Take, possess, transport, sell, purchase, barter 50 C.F.R. § 21.30(a) $350.00 or transfer any raptor, raptor egg or raptor semen for propagation without authorization. Per specimen $50.00
Violation of raptor propagation permit conditions. 50 C.F.R. § 21.30(d) $300.00
Per specimen $50.00
Violation of migratory bird depredation permit 50 C.F.R. §§ 21.41 $300.00 requirements thru 21.47. Per specimen $50.00
25) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Regulations (50 C.F.R., Part 22) promulgated to implement the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 16 USC § 668-668d; Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 USC § 703- 713; Endangered Species Act 16 USC § 1531-1534
Take, possess, or transport a bald or golden 50 C.F.R. § 22.11 $1,000.00 eagle, part, nests or eggs thereof. Per item/specimen $500.00
Sell, purchase, barter, trade, or offer for sale, 50 C.F.R. § 22.12 $1,000.00 purchase, barter or trade, export or import bald or golden eagle or parts, nests, or eggs thereof. Per item/specimen $500.00
41 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Violate eagle permit requirements. 50 C.F.R. §§ 22.21 $300.00 thru 22.32
26) CITES Regulations (50 C.F.R. Parts 23 and 24) promulgated to implement the Endangered Species Act 16 USC § 1531 et seq.
Import, export, re-export, or engage in international 50 C.F.R. § 23.13(a) trade with any specimen of a species listed in Appendix I, II, or III of the CITES.
Appendix I $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Appendix II $350.00
Per item/specimen $75.00
Appendix III $200.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
Introduce from the sea any specimen of a species 50 C.F.R. § 23.13(b) listed in Appendix I, II, or III of the CITES.
Appendix I $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Appendix II $350.00
Per item/specimen $75.00
Appendix III $200.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
42 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Possess any specimen of a species listed in 50 C.F.R. § 23.13(c) Appendix I, II, or III of the CITES imported, exported, re-exported, introduced from the sea, or traded contrary to the provisions of the CITES, the ESA, or this part.
Appendix I $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Appendix II $350.00
Per item/specimen $75.00
Appendix III $200.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
Attempt to commit, solicit another to commit, or 50 C.F.R. § 23.13(d) cause to be committed any of the activities described in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section.
Appendix I $500.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Appendix II $350.00
Per item/specimen $75.00
Appendix III $200.00
Per item/specimen $50.00
27) Importation and Exportation of Plant Regulation (50 C.F.R. 24) promulgated to implement the Endangered Species Act 16 USC § 1538 F1; 1540 Sub Section F
Import, export, re-export plants at 50 C.F.R. § 24.11 $250.00 non-designated port. Per item/specimen $50.00 43 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
28) National Wildlife Refuge System (promulgated to implement, inter alia, the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, 16 U.S.C. § 668dd-668ee; the Refuge Recreation Act 16 U.S.C. § 460k and the Migratory Bird Conservation Act 16 USC § 715 (i))
NWR Administrative Provisions
Failure to immediately turn in lost articles or 50 C.F.R. § 25.22 $100.00 money found on a NWR.
Failure or refusal to display permit or identification 50 C.F.R. § 25.42 $150.00 upon request.
Failure to pay entrance fee or display valid permit 50 C.F.R. § 25.56 $150.00 upon request.
Failure to report accidents. 50 C.F.R. § 25.72 $250.00
Violation of all other administrative provisions 50 C.F.R. § 25. $150.00 of Part 25.
NWR Public Entry and Use
Trespass on a National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). 50 C.F.R. §26.2(a) $100.00
Permit unconfined domestic animal to enter or 50 C.F.R. § 26.21(b) $100.00 roam at large upon any NWR. Per animal $50.00
Violation of the conditions of a NWR special use 50 C.F.R. § 26.22(b) $150.00 permit.
Violation of special regulations. 50 C.F.R. § 26.33 $150.00
44 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Conduct public assembly, meeting, demonstration, 50 C.F.R. § 26.36 $150.00 or parade without a permit.
Violation of all other entry and use regulations 50 C.F.R. § 26 $100.00 under Part 26.
NWR Prohibited Acts
Take any animal or plant without authorization. 50 C.F.R. § 27.21 $250.00
Per item/specimen $100.00
Travel in or use of any motorized or other vehicle 50 C.F.R. § 27.31 $250.00 except on designated route of travel.
Operate a vehicle in violation of State Law. 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(a) $150.00
Operate motor vehicle while under influence of 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(b) $500.00 intoxicating beverage or controlled substance.
Operate any vehicle carelessly or heedlessly or 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(c) $250.00 with wanton disregard.
Exceed posted speed limit: 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(d)
Less than 10 MPH over posted limit $100.00 More than 10 MPH over posted limit $150.00 More than 20 MPH over posted limit $250.00
Operate any vehicle without muffler or spark 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(e) $150.00 arrester.
Operate any vehicle without license plate, 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(f) $150.00 registration or insurance card.
45 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Driving or permitting another person to drive a 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(g) $150.00 vehicle without a valid license.
Stopping, parking, or leaving any vehicle as to 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(h) $150.00 obstruct free movement of other vehicles.
Failure to obey orders of traffic control officer. 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(i) $150.00
Operate oversized/overweight vehicle on National 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(j) $150.00 Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
Unauthorized moving of vehicle involved in an 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(k) $150.00 accident.
Operate vehicle without proper headlights, 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(l) $150.00 taillights, brakes or brake lights.
Violate all other provisions of vehicle requirements. 50 C.F.R. § 27.31(m) $150.00
Unauthorized use of boat. 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(a) $150.00
Operate boat in violation of U.S.Coast Guard 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(1)(i) $150.00 laws.
Operate boat in violation of State laws. 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(1)(ii) $150.00
Operate boat in reckless or negligent manner. 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(2) $250.00
Operate boat while under the influence of intoxicating 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(3) $500.00 beverages or controlled substance.
Operate boat so as to interfere with the operation 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(4) $250.00 of other boats.
Operate boat without proper marine head. 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(5) $150.00
46 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Operate sailboat at night without proper lights. 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(6) $150.00
Leave boat unattended for 72 hours. 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(7) $150.00
Unauthorized use of government-owned 50 C.F.R. § 27.32(b)(8) $150.00 dock.
Unauthorized waterskiing on NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.33 $150.00
Unauthorized operation of an aircraft on or 50 C.F.R. § 27.34 $500.00 over a NWR.
Carry, possess, or discharge firearm, fireworks, or 50 C.F.R. § 27.41 $250.00 explosives without authorization.
Unauthorized use or possession of weapons other 50 C.F.R. § 27.43 $250.00 than firearms.
Disturb, injure, spear, poison, destroy, collect, or 50 C.F.R. § 27.51 $500.00 attempt thereto any plant or animal on a NWR. Per item/specimen $100.00
Introduce or liberate onto NWR any animal or plant 50 C.F.R. § 27.52 $150.00 taken elsewhere. Per item/specimen $50.00
Destruction/removal of property on/from a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.61 $250.00 + Repair/ Replacement Cost
Search for objects of antiquity on a NWR without 50 C.F.R. § 27.62 $250.00 authorization. + Restoration Cost
Remove objects of antiquity from a NWR without 50 C.F.R. § 27.62 $250.00 authorization. + Restoration Cost
47 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Unauthorized search for other valued objects. 50 C.F.R. § 27.63(a) $150.00 + Restoration Cost
Conduct archeological studies without authorization.50 C.F.R. § 27.63(b) $250.00 + Restoration Cost
Prospect, locate or file mining claims on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.64 $200.00 + Restoration Cost
Tamper with vehicles and/or other equipment 50 C.F.R. § 27.65 $500.00 on a NWR. + Repair Cost
Take or film motion or sound pictures on a NWR 50 C.F.R. § 27.71 $250.00 for commercial use without authorization.
Operate or use audio devices on a NWR so as to 50 C.F.R. § 27.72 $150.00 cause disturbance to others.
Unauthorized use of artificial lights on a NWR to 50 C.F.R. § 27.73 $250.00 locate or spot wildlife.
Unauthorized use of artificial lights on a NWR for 50 C.F.R. § 27.73 $500.00 the purpose of taking animals.
Entering or remaining on a NWR while under the 50 C.F.R. § 27.81 $200.00 influence alcohol.
Deliver any controlled substance on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.82(b)(1) M.A.
Possess any controlled substance on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.82(b)(2) M.A.
Presence in a NWR while under the influence of 50 C.F.R. § 27.82(b)(3) M.A. controlled substance.
Indecency or disorderly conduct on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.83 $250.00
48 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Disturbing, molesting, or interfering with an official 50 C.F.R. § 27.84 $500.00 in performance of duty or, private persons engaged in authorized activity.
Gambling on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.85 $150.00
Begging or soliciting funds on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.86 $100.00
Violation of field trial prohibition. 50 C.F.R. § 27.91 $150.00
Construct, install, occupy, or maintain private 50 C.F.R. § 27.92 $500.00 structure on a NWR. + Removal Cost
Abandon private property on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.93 $150.00 + Removal Cost
Littering on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.94(a) $250.00
Dumping of refuse or wastes on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.94(a) $500.00 + Clean Up Cost
Depositing any environmental contaminate on 50 C.F.R. § 27.94(a) $1,000.00 a NWR. + Clean Up Cost
Violation of sanitary regulations. 50 C.F.R. § 27.94(b) $150.00
Setting or causing a fire on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.95(a) $500.00 + Restoration Cost
Unauthorized campfire on a NWR. 50 C.F.R. § 27.95(a) $150.00
Unattended campfire/throw lighted substance. 50 C.F.R. § 27.95(b)&(c) $150.00
Smoking violations. 50 C.F.R. § 27.95(d) $150.00
49 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Unauthorized advertising on a NWR 50 C.F.R. § 27.96 $150.00 + Removal Cost
Soliciting or conducting a commercial enterprise 50 C.F.R. § 27.97 $250.00 on a NWR.
NWR Trapping Regulations
Violation of federal or state trapping 50 C.F.R. § 31.16 $150.00 laws/regulations. Each animal unlawfully trapped $100.00
NWR Hunting & Fishing Regulations
Hunt without possessing state license. 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(a) $250.00
Hunt without federal duck stamp. 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(b) $150.00
Hunt in violation of other federal laws or 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(c) $150.00 regulations.
Failure to comply with state laws and 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(d) $150.00 regulations.
Failure to comply with terms and conditions 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(e) $150.00 authorizing access or use of wildlife refuge areas.
Failure to comply with refuge special 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(f) $150.00 hunting regulations.
Use/possession of drug on arrow for bow 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(g) $250.00 hunting on a NWR.
50 REGULATORY OFFENSE DESCRIPTION CITE COLLATERAL
Unauthorized use of bait and hunting over bait. 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(h) $500.00
Per Animal $50.00
Unauthorized use of nails, wires, bolts to attach 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(i) $150.00 a stand to a tree.
Use/possession of alcohol while hunting on a 50 C.F.R. § 32.2(j) $500.00 NWR.
Fishing on a NWR without possessing state license. 50 C.F.R. § 32.5(a) $250.00
Violation of Federal, State or refuge specific fishing 50 C.F.R. §§ 32.5(b) $150.00 regulations. thru 32.5(e)
Each fish unlawfully kept $50.00
WILDLIFE/PROPERTY FORFEITURE ORDER
Unless otherwise specifically ordered by a United States Court, any fish, wildlife or plant which has been seized under the authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 USC 703-711; the National Wildlife Refuge Systems Administration Act, 16 USC 668dd-668ee; the National Recreation Areas Act, 16 USC 460K; the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Act, 16 USC 721-731; the Eagle Protection Act, 16 USC 668-668e; the Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 1531-1542; the Migratory Waterfowl Hunting Stamp Act, 16 USC 718-718i; the Airborne Hunting Act, 16 USC 742j-1; the Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 USC 1361-1407; the Tariff Classification Act, 19 USC 1202; the Lacey Act, 18 USC 42; the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, 16 USC 3371-3378; the American Antiquities Act, 16 USC 433; the African Elephant Conservation Act, 16 USC 4201-4245; the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act, 16 USC 5301-5306; the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, 16 USC 470aa et seq; or the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 USC 3001 & 18 USC 1170, where the final disposition of the case has been made by either payment of a forfeiture of collateral or a judgment by the Court on behalf of the government and where so authorized by statute, such wildlife, or plant shall be forfeited to the U.S. Government and disposed of by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the manner prescribed by Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 12.
-51- 4. Security and Law Enforcement at VA Facilities
38 C . F . R . § 1 . 2 1 8 Penalty subsection
(3) Throwing of articles from a building or the unauthorized climbing upon $50 any part of a building
(5) Defacement, destruction, mutilation or injury to, or removal, or $500 disturbance of, gravemarker or headstone
(6) Failure to comply with signs of a directive and restrictive nature posted $50 for safety purposes
(9) Unauthorized demonstration or service in a national cemetery or on $250 other VA property
(10) Creating a disturbance during a burial ceremony $250
(11) Disorderly conduct which creates loud, boisterous, and unusual noise, $250 or which obstructs the normal use of entrances, exits, foyers offices, corridors, elevators, and stairways or which tends to impede or prevent the normal operation of a service or operation of the facility
(16) Entering premises under the influence of alcoholic beverages or $200 narcotic drugs, hallucinogens, marijuana, barbiturates or amphetamines
(17) Unauthorized use on property of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs, $300 hallucinogens, marijuana, barbiturates, or amphetamines
(19) Unauthorized solicitation of alms and contributions on premises $50
(20) Commercial soliciting or vending, or the collection of $50 private debts on property
(21) Distribution of pamphlets, handbills, and flyers $25
(22) Display of placards or posting of material on property $25
(23) Unauthorized photography on premises $50
(35) Creating excessive noise in a hospital or cemetery zone by $50 muffler cut out, excessive use of a horn, or other means
(38) Introduction or possession of explosives, or explosive devices $500 which fire a projectile, ammunition, or combustibles
-52- (39) Possession of knives which exceed a blade length of 3 inches; $300 switchblades knives; any of the variety of hatchets, clubs and hand-held weapons; brass knuckles
(40) The unauthorized possession of any of the variety of $200 incapacitating liquid or gas emitting weapons
(41) Unauthorized possession, manufacture, or use of keys or $200 barrier card-type keys to rooms or areas on the property
(42) The surreptitious opening, or attempted opening, of locks or $500 card-operated barrier mechanisms on property