2021 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 62 - African Elephant Conservation
Subchapter II - Moratoria and Prohibited Acts
Sec. 4225 - Rewards

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 4225 (2021)
Section Name §4225. Rewards
Section Text (a) In general

Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury may pay a reward to any person who furnishes information which leads to a civil penalty or a criminal conviction under this chapter.

(b) Amount

The amount of a reward under this section shall be equal to not more than one-half of any criminal or civil penalty or fine with respect to which the reward is paid, or $25,000, whichever is less.

(c) Limitation on eligibility

An officer or employee of the United States or of any State or local government who furnishes information or renders service in the performance of his or her official duties shall not be eligible for a reward under this section.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–478, title II, §2205, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2320.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 62 - AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
SUBCHAPTER II - MORATORIA AND PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 4225 - Rewards
Contains section 4225
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 102 Stat. 2320
Public Law References Public Law 100-478
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