# 43 C.F.R. § 3809.701 (2026): What happens if I make false statements to BLM?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3800_S3809_701

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3809.701 (2026)
- **Heading:** What happens if I make false statements to BLM?
- **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 3800: MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS / Subpart 3809: Surface Management / § 3809.701: § 3809.701   What happens if I make false statements to BLM?

## Text

Under Federal statute (18 U.S.C. 1001), you are subject to arrest and trial before a United States District Court if, in any matter under this subpart, you knowingly and willfully falsify, conceal, or cover up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or make any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations, or make or use any false writings or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. If you are convicted, you will be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or the alternative fine provided for in the applicable provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3571 or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.

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