The Penalty for Violating the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)

question 28

Multiple Choice

The penalty for violating the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) is:

• A) up to $500 and/or up to 90 days in prison.
• B) up to $250,000 and/or up to 5 years in prison; the federal government can also confiscate any equipment used to loot sites, including vehicles.
• C) no monetary fine, but up to 5 years in prison.
• D) nonexistent; this is part of the problem with trying to enforce the act.

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