36 CFR § 1230.12Chapter XII
§ 1230.12 What are the penalties for unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records?
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The penalties for the unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of Federal records or the attempt to do so, include a fine, imprisonment, or both (18 U.S.C. 641 and 2071).
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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