# 50 C.F.R. § 12.32 (2026): When may the Service or the Solicitor obtain administrative forfeiture of my property?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_32

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 12.32 (2026)
- **Heading:** When may the Service or the Solicitor obtain administrative forfeiture of my property?
- **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 C: Forfeiture Proceedings / § 12.32: § 12.32   When may the Service or the Solicitor obtain administrative forfeiture of my property?

## Text

If your fish, wildlife, plant or other property is subject to forfeiture under any Act listed in § 12.2, and it is also property subject to administrative forfeiture, the Service or the Solicitor may initiate an administrative forfeiture proceeding of the property under the forfeiture procedures described in this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 12.31 (2026) § 12.31   What are the basic types of forfeiture proceedings?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_31.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.32 (2026) § 12.32   When may the Service or the Solicitor obtain administrative forfeiture of my property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_32.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.33 (2026) § 12.33   How do I file a petition for remission of forfeiture requesting the release of my property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_33.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.34 (2026) § 12.34   What are the standards for remission of forfeiture?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_34.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.35 (2026) § 12.35   How will the Solicitor notify me of the decision on my petition for remission?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_35.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.36 (2026) § 12.36   How do I file a claim to get back my seized property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_36.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.37 (2026) § 12.37   Can I get my property back while the claim is pending?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_37.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.38 (2026) § 12.38   What happens if my property is subject to civil judicial actions to obtain forfeiture?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_38.md)

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