A bill to increase the penalties to be imposed for a violation of fire regulations applicable to the public lands, National Parks System lands, or National Forest System lands when the violation results in damage to public or private property, to specify the purpose for which collected fines may be used, and for other purposes.
Declares that the above fine amounts apply in lieu of the fines otherwise applicable under specified law pertaining to criminal procedure.
Makes money collected from fines imposed for violation of fire rules under this Act available for the purposes of: (1) covering costs to the United States of any improvement, protection, or rehabilitation rendered necessary by the action that resulted in the fine; (2) reimbursing the affected agency for the cost of the response to such action, including investigations, damage assessments, and legal actions; and (3) increasing public awareness of rules, regulations, and other requirements regarding the use of fire on public lands.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5069)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5069)
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