# 50 CFR § 28.41: Impoundment of abandoned property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.41

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 28.41
- **Heading:** Impoundment of abandoned property
- **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 C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM > PART 28—ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUBCHAPTER C > Subpart D—Impoundment Procedures

## Text

Any property abandoned or left unattended without authority on any national wildlife refuge for a period in excess of 72 hours is subject to removal. The expense of the removal shall be borne by the person owning or claiming ownership of the property. Such property is subject to sale or other disposal after 3 months, in accordance with section 203m of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1959, as amended (40 U.S.C. 484m), and regulations issued thereunder. Former owners may apply within 3 years for reimbursement for such property, subject to disposal and storage costs and similar expenses, upon sufficient proof of ownership.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 28.11 § 28.11 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.21 § 28.21 General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.31 § 28.31 General penalty provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.31.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.32 § 28.32 Penalty provisions concerning fires and timber.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.32.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.41 § 28.41 Impoundment of abandoned property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.41.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.42 § 28.42 Impounding of domestic animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.42.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.43 § 28.43 Destruction of dogs and cats.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.43.md)

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