Set base offense level and special offense characteristics (SOCs).

Total Offense Level:6

Selected Guideline: 2Q2.1 - Offenses Involving Fish, Wildlife, and Plants

Total Offense Level:6

Statutory Provisions:

16 U.S.C. §§ 668(a), 707(b), 1174(a), 1338(a), 1375(b), 1540(b), 3373(d)
18 U.S.C. §§ 545, 554

Special Offense Characteristics:

Check the characteristics that apply to calculate the total offense level.

If the offense (A) was committed for pecuniary gain or otherwise involved a commercial purpose; or (B) involved a pattern of similar violations

+2 levels

If the offense (A) involved fish, wildlife, or plants that were not quarantined as required by law; or (B) otherwise created a significant risk of infestation or disease transmission potentially harmful to humans, fish, wildlife, or plants

+2 levels

Option A: If the market value of the fish, wildlife, or plants undefined levels

Option B: If the offense involved (i) marine mammals that are listed as depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (as set forth in 50 C.F.R. § 216.15); (ii) fish, wildlife, or plants that are listed as endangered or threatened by the Endangered Species Act (as set forth in 50 C.F.R. Part 17); or (iii) fish, wildlife, or plants that are listed in Appendix I to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna or Flora (as set forth in 50 C.F.R. Part 23) +4 levels

Note: (If more than one applies, use the greater):

Cross References:

If If the offense involved a cultural heritage resource or paleontological resource:

Apply

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation:

Base Offense Level:0

Current Total:6

Chapter 2 Adjustments

Selected Guideline: 2Q2.1 - Offenses Involving Fish, Wildlife, and Plants

Statutory Provisions:

Special Offense Characteristics:

Cross References:

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation: