§6811 — Title 16 Conservation | U.S. Code

Summary

The Secretary must enforce payment of recreation fees. Failing to show required proof or to pay within the given time counts as not paying. The registered owner and any vehicle occupant are both liable for penalties unless the registered owner proves the vehicle was used without permission. Not paying is a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, but a first-offense fine may not exceed $100, despite section 3571(e) of title 18.

Title 16, §6811

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(a)The Secretary concerned shall enforce payment of the recreation fees authorized by this chapter.

(b)If the display of proof of payment of a recreation fee, or the payment of a recreation fee within a certain time period is required, failure to display such proof as required or to pay the recreation fee within the time period specified shall constitute nonpayment.

(c)The registered owner and any occupant of a vehicle charged with a nonpayment violation involving the vehicle shall be jointly liable for penalties imposed under this section, unless the registered owner can show that the vehicle was used without the registered owner’s express or implied permission.

(d)The failure to pay a recreation fee established under this chapter shall be punishable as a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, except that in the case of a first offense of nonpayment, the fine imposed may not exceed $100, notwithstanding section 3571(e) of title 18.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see

Short Title

note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.

§6811 Enforcement and Protection of Receipts