36 CFR § 261.23 - Wild free-roaming horses and burros.

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title: "36 CFR § 261.23 - Wild free-roaming horses and burros."
title_number: 36
title_name: "Parks, Forests, and Public Property"
section_number: "261.23"
section_name: "Wild free-roaming horses and burros."
chapter_name: "FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
part_number: "261"
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last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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# 261.23 Wild free-roaming horses and burros.

The following are prohibited:

(a) Removing or attempting to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from the National Forest System unless authorized by law or regulation.

(b) Causing or allowing the inhumane treatment or harassment of a wild free-roaming horse or burro.

(c) Removing or attempting to remove, alter or destroy any official mark used to identify a wild horse or burro or its remains unless authorized or permitted by law or regulation.

(d) Violating any terms or conditions specified in a care and maintenance agreement or permit.

[46 FR 33520, June 30, 1981. Redesignated at 70 FR 68291, Nov. 9, 2005]