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The Tribal Court may impose the following penalties for violations of this chapter upon judgment against a respondent(s):

(a) Level Three. Penalties for a level three offense are:

(1) First Offense. Illegally taken wildlife will be seized, and forfeited. Weapons and gear will be seized for potential forfeiture, and the violator will be required to undergo Yurok hunter certification, if available.

(2) Second Offense. The illegally taken animal will be seized and forfeited. Weapons and gear will be seized for potential forfeiture, a fine of up to $500.00 will be imposed, and the violator’s hunting rights will be suspended for 12 months. Violator’s commercial fishing license may be suspended for up to 30 days.

(3) Third Offense and Subsequent Offenses. The illegally taken animal will be seized and forfeited. Weapons and gear will be seized for potential forfeiture, a fine of up to $1,000.00 will be imposed, and the violator’s hunting rights will be suspended for two seasons. Violator’s commercial fishing license shall be suspended for 30 days and subsistence fishing rights may be suspended for up to 30 days.

(4) Fourth Offense and Subsequent Offenses. Weapons, gear, and illegally taken wildlife will be seized and forfeited. Hunting and commercial fishing rights and licenses will be suspended for a time length at the discretion of the Tribal Court, and a fine of up to $2,000.00 shall be imposed.

(b) Level Four. Penalties for level four offense are:

(1) First Offense. Illegally taken wildlife will be seized and forfeited. Weapons and gear will be seized for potential forfeiture, and the violator will be required to undergo Yurok hunter certification, if available. A fine of $30,000.00 or greater, depending on the degree of the offense, will be imposed for take of endangered species, per the discretion of the court. Hunting and commercial fishing rights and licenses will be suspended for a time length at the discretion of the Tribal Court. [Ord. 77 § 2216, amended, 6/23/2022; Ord. 75 § 2216, adopted, 2/24/2022.]