# 50 C.F.R. § 12.1 (2026): What is the purpose of the regulations in this part?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 12.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** What is the purpose of the regulations in this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter I: UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 12: SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 12.1: § 12.1   What is the purpose of the regulations in this part?

## Text

These regulations provide procedures that govern the seizure and administrative forfeiture or abandonment of property, as well as the disposal of such property, and the recovery of costs associated with handling and storage of seized property under various laws enforced by the Service.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 12.1 (2026) § 12.1   What is the purpose of the regulations in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_1.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.2 (2026) § 12.2   What is the scope of the regulations in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_2.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.3 (2026) § 12.3   What definitions do I need to know?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_3.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.4 (2026) § 12.4   When and how must documents be filed or issued?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_4.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.5 (2026) § 12.5   How does the Service handle seizures made by other agencies?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_5.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.6 (2026) § 12.6   How does the Service release seized property under a bond?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_6.md)

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