§ 65. Seizure and forfeiture of guns, traps, teams, horses, etc.

Legislative history

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1. 1920

   Pub. L. 66–218 § 6 · 41 Stat. 731

   Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 65

   (June 2, 1920, ch. 218, § 6, 41 Stat. 733.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (June 2, 1920, ch. 218, § 6, 41 Stat. 733.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 6. That all guns, traps, teams, horses, or means of transportation Forfeiture of guns, traps, etc., illegally used. of every nature or description used by any person or persons within the limits of said parks, or either of them, when engaged in killing, trapping, ensnaring, or capturing such wild beasts, birds, or animals, shall be forfeited to the United States and may be seized by the officers in said parks, or either of them, and held pending prosecution of any person or persons arrested under the charge of violating the provisions of this Act, and upon conviction such forfeiture shall be adjudicated as a penalty in addition to the other punishment prescribed in this Act. Such forfeited property shall be disposed of and accounted for by and under the authority of the Secretary of the Interior.

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