---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 161.706"
title: "25"
number: "161.706"
heading: "What actions does BIA take against trespassers?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/161.706"
---

# §161.706. What actions does BIA take against trespassers?


If the trespasser fails to take the corrective action as specified, BIA may take one or more of the following actions, as appropriate:

- (a) **Seize, impound, sell or dispose of unauthorized livestock or other property involved in the trespass.** BIA may keep the property seized for use as evidence.
- (b) Assess penalties, damages, and costs under [§ 161.712](/cfr/25/161.712.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 2; 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 640d et seq.

### Source

Source: 70 FR 58888, Oct. 7, 2005, unless otherwise noted.