Forest Users' Protection Act of 1987
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 30, 1987)
Forest Users' Protection Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide criminal penalties for cutting, spiking, injuring, or destroying any tree on land owned or held in trust by the Government. Provides increased penalties for subsequent violations or when a personal injury or property damage exceeding $500 results.
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a reward to any individual who provides information which leads to the finding of a civil violation or a criminal conviction under this Act.
What just happenedJul 30, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 30, 1987IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 30, 1987IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate