Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110
§4225 Rewards
Title 16 › CHAPTER 62 — AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION › SUBCHAPTER II — MORATORIA AND PROHIBITED ACTS › § 4225
Summary
On the Secretary’s recommendation, the Treasury Secretary can reward anyone whose tip leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction under this chapter. The reward can be up to half the penalty or fine, but not more than $25,000. Government officers or employees doing their job cannot get a reward.
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Title 16, §4225
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(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.
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16 U.S.C. § 4225
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110