# 43 C.F.R. § 428.8 (2026): What can happen if a farm operator makes false statements on the required forms

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 428.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** What can happen if a farm operator makes false statements on the required forms
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter I: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 428: INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FARM OPERATIONS IN EXCESS OF 960 ACRES AND THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN FORMERLY EXCESS LAND / § 428.8: § 428.8   What can happen if a farm operator makes false statements on the required forms.

## Text

If you make a false statement on the required RRA form(s), Reclamation can prosecute you under the following statement:
Under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001, it is a crime punishable by 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $10,000, or both, for any person knowingly and willfully to submit or cause to be submitted to any agency of the United States any false or fraudulent statement(s) as to any matter within the agency's jurisdiction. False statements by the farm operator will also result in loss of eligibility. Eligibility can only be regained upon the approval of the Commissioner.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 428.1 (2026) § 428.1   Purpose of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.2 (2026) § 428.2   Applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.3 (2026) § 428.3   Definitions used in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.4 (2026) § 428.4   Who must submit forms under this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.5 (2026) § 428.5   Required information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.6 (2026) § 428.6   Where to submit required forms and information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_6.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.7 (2026) § 428.7   What happens if a farm operator does not submit required forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_7.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.8 (2026) § 428.8   What can happen if a farm operator makes false statements on the required forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_8.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.9 (2026) § 428.9   Farm operators who are former owners of excess land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_9.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.10 (2026) § 428.10   Districts' responsibilities concerning certain formerly excess land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_10.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 428.11 (2026) § 428.11   Effective date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P428_S428_11.md)

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