§ 99. Forfeitures and seizures of guns, traps, teams, etc.

Legislative history

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1. 1916

   Pub. L. 64–197 § 5 · 39 Stat. 243

   Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 99

   (June 30, 1916, ch. 197, § 5, 39 Stat. 245.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (June 30, 1916, ch. 197, § 5, 39 Stat. 245.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 5. That all guns, traps, teams, horses, or means of transportation Forfeiture of guns, traps, etc. of every nature or description used by any person or persons within said park Emits 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 park and held pending the prosecution of any person or persons arrested under charge of violating the provisions of this Act, and upon conviction under this Act of such person or persons using said guns, traps, teams, homes, or other means of transportation, such forfeiture shall be adjudicated as a penalty in addition to the other punishment provided 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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