Federal · Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining

30 U.S.C. § 1725: Assessments

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Beginning eighteen months after August 13, 1996 , to encourage proper royalty payment the Secretary or the delegated State shall impose assessments on a person who chronically submits erroneous reports under this chapter. Assessments under this chapter may only be issued as provided for in this section.

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