30 U.S.C. § 1725

Assessments

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.

( Pub. L. 97–451, title I, § 116 , as added Pub. L. 104–185, § 6(f)(1) , Aug. 13, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1714 .)