---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3715.8"
title: "43"
number: "3715.8"
heading: "What penalties are available to BLM for violations of this subpart?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3715.8"
---

# §3715.8. What penalties are available to BLM for violations of this subpart?


The penalties for individuals and organizations are as follows:

- (a) **Individuals.** If you knowingly and willfully violate the requirements of this subpart, you may be subject to arrest and trial under [section 303(a)](/cfr/43/303.md?p=a) of FLPMA ([43 U.S.C. 1733(a)](/usc/43/1733.md?p=a)) and/or [section 4](/cfr/43/4.md) of the Unlawful Occupancy and Inclosures of Public Lands Act ([43 U.S.C. 1064](/usc/43/1064.md)). If you are convicted, you will be subject to a fine of not more than $100,000 or the alternative fine provided for in the applicable provisions of [18 U.S.C. 3571](/usc/18/3571.md), or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or both, for each offense.
- (b) **Organizations.** If an organization or corporation knowingly or willfully violates the requirements of this subpart, it is subject to trial and, if convicted, will be subject to a fine of not more than $200,000, or the alternative fine provided for in the applicable provisions of [18 U.S.C. 3571](/usc/18/3571.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 18 U.S.C. 1001, 3571 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 22, 42, 612; 43 U.S.C. 1061 et seq., 1201, 1457, 1732 (b) and (c), 1733 (a) and (g).

### Source

Source: 61 FR 37125, July 16, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 611-615; 43 U.S.C. 1201; 43 U.S.C. 1740.