Impoundment and Sale of Cattle Trespassing on Federal Public Lands

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Explores the statutory authority of BLM personnel to impound and sell cattle belonging to a Federal grazing permittee or other owner when the cattle were grazing on Federal lands without authorizat...

Explores the statutory authority of BLM personnel to impound and sell cattle belonging to a Federal grazing permittee or other owner when the cattle were grazing on Federal lands without authorization. Reviews Federal statutes and regulations regarding BLM protection of the Federal rangelands, including administration of grazing permits, trespass, violation penalties, and enforcement activities.

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