# 43 CFR § 3715.8-1: What happens if I make false statements to BLM?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3715.8-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 3715.8-1
- **Heading:** What happens if I make false statements to BLM?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) > PART 3710—PUBLIC LAW 167 › ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 > Subpart 3715—Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws

## Text

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 fined not more than $250,000 or the alternative fine provided for in the applicable provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3571, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

## Nearby sections

- [43 CFR § 3710.0-3 § 3710.0-3 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3710.0-3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.1 § 3712.1 Restriction on use of unpatented mining claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-1 § 3712.2-1 Request for publication of notice to mining claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-2 § 3712.2-2 Evidence necessary to support a request for publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-2.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-3 § 3712.2-3 Contents of published notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-4 § 3712.2-4 Publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-4.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-5 § 3712.2-5 Proof of publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-5.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-6 § 3712.2-6 Service of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-6.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-7 § 3712.2-7 Service of copies; failure to comply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-7.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.3 § 3712.3 Failure of claimant to file verified statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.1 § 3713.1 Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.2 § 3713.2 Hearing: Time and place.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.3 § 3713.3 Stipulation between parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.4 § 3713.4 Effect of decision affirming a mining claimant's rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.4.md)

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