Grants employees of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture general arrest authority both within and outside the boundaries of the National Forest System for violations of the laws and regulations relating to such System. Requires the Forest Service to cooperate with other Federal law enforcement agencies. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to designate Forest Service employees to carry firearms, serve and process warrants, and conduct searches and seizures. Authorizes the Secretary to designate other Federal agency employees to assist the Forest Service in carrying out law enforcement responsibilities.
Authorizes the Secretary to designate Forest Service employees to enforce the Controlled Substances Act in connection with the administration and occupancy of the National Forest System. Authorizes cooperation with other Federal agencies.
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it a criminal offense to be in possession of a firearm or to set a boobytrap while manufacturing a controlled substance on Federal property.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research.
Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
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