# Clarification for the Appropriate Use of a Criminal or a Civil Citation To Enforce Mineral Regulations
> **Forest Service** · Final rule. · Published 2008-11-06 · Effective 2008-12-08 · 73 FR 65984
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-26448
- **Category:** forest-service
- **Sub-agency:** Forest Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 65984
- **CFR reference:** 36 CFR 261
- **Publication date:** 2008-11-06
- **Effective date:** 2008-12-08
## Abstract

This final rule amends certain Forest Service regulations to allow, if necessary, for a criminal citation to be issued for unauthorized mineral operations on National Forest System (NFS) lands.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/06/E8-26448/clarification-for-the-appropriate-use-of-a-criminal-or-a-civil-citation-to-enforce-mineral)
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