43 CFR 3170.4

§ 3170.4 Prohibitions against by-pass and tampering.

United States · 43 CFR — Public Lands: Interior · Status: effective

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Citation: 43 CFR 3170.4, § 3170.4 Prohibitions against by-pass and tampering, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/212157
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(a) All by-passes are prohibited. (b) Tampering with any measurement device, component of a measurement device, or measurement process is prohibited. (c) Any by-pass or tampering with a measurement device, component of a measurement device, or measurement process may, together with any other remedies provided by law, result in an assessment of civil penalties for knowingly or willfully: (1) Taking, removing, transporting, using, or diverting oil or gas from a lease site without valid legal authority under 30 U.S.C. 1719(d)(2) and 43 CFR 3163.2(f)(2); or (2) Preparing, maintaining, or submitting false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or information under 30 U.S.C. 1719(d)(1) and 43 CFR 3163.2(f)(1).

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.