Whoever, except as authorized under rules and regulations issued by the Secretary, knowingly and for profit manufactures, reproduces, or uses the character “Woodsy Owl”, the name “Woodsy Owl”, or the associated slogan, “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute” shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

(Added Pub. L. 93–318, § 6, June 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 245; amended Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(E), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146.)

Amendments 1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $250”.

Description of “Woodsy Owl” Character For description of character of “Woodsy Owl” as referred to in this section, see section 580p of Title 16, Conservation.