# 43 C.F.R. § 9239.1-2 (2026): Penalty for trespass

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P9230_S9239_1_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 9239.1-2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalty for trespass
- **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 9230: TRESPASS / Subpart 9239: Kinds of Trespass / § 9239.1-2: § 9239.1-2   Penalty for trespass.

## Text

(a) In accordance with §§ 9239.0-7, 9239.0-8, and 9239.1-1 of this subpart, anyone responsible for a trespass act is liable to the United States in a civil action for damages and may be prosecuted under criminal law as provided in § 9265.6 of this chapter.
(b) The cutting of timber from the public land in Alaska, other than in accordance with the terms of the law and §§ 5511.2 to 5511.2-6 of this chapter will render the persons responsible liable to the United States in a civil action for trespass and such persons may be prosecuted criminally under title 18 U.S.C., or under State law.
[35 FR 9800, June 13, 1970, as amended at 56 FR 10176, Mar. 11, 1991; 60 FR 50451, Sept. 29, 1995]

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