# 50 CFR § 11.12: Petition for relief

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.12

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 11.12
- **Heading:** Petition for relief
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS > PART 11—CIVIL PROCEDURES > Subpart B—Assessment Procedure

## Text

If the respondent so chooses he may ask that no penalty be assessed or that the amount be reduced, and he may admit or contest the legal sufficiency of the charge and the Director's allegations of facts, by filing a petition for relief (hereinafter “petition”) with the Director at the address specified in the notice within 45 days of the date thereof. The petition shall be in writing and signed by the respondent. If the respondent is a corporation, the petition must be signed by an officer authorized to sign such documents. It must set forth in full the legal or other reasons for the relief.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 11.1 § 11.1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.2 § 11.2 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.3 § 11.3 Filing of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.11 § 11.11 Notice of violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.12 § 11.12 Petition for relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.13 § 11.13 Decision by the Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.14 § 11.14 Notice of assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.15 § 11.15 Request for a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.15.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.16 § 11.16 Final administrative decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.16.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.17 § 11.17 Payment of final assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.17.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.21 § 11.21 Commencement of hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.22 § 11.22 Appearance and practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.22.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.23 § 11.23 Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.23.md)
- [50 CFR § 11.24 § 11.24 Final administrative action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.24.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-11.12. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.