# 43 C.F.R. § 3715.8 (2026): What penalties are available to BLM for violations of this subpart?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3715.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** What penalties are available to BLM for violations of this subpart?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 3710: PUBLIC LAW 167 › ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 / Subpart 3715: Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws / § 3715.8: § 3715.8   What penalties are available to BLM for violations of this subpart?

## Text

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) of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1733(a)) and/or section 4 of the Unlawful Occupancy and Inclosures of Public Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1064). 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, 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.

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