§ 4225. — Rewards.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4225]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 62--AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
SUBCHAPTER II--MORATORIA AND PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 4225. Rewards
(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.
(Pub. L. 100-478, title II, Sec. 2205, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2320.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 4224, 4246 of this title.
