---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 49.700"
title: "43"
number: "49.700"
heading: "Will a violation lead to forfeiture of a paleontological resource?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/49.700"
---

# §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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa-aaa-11.

### Source

Source: 87 FR 47319, Aug. 2, 2022, unless otherwise noted.