### Question
How does PUBLIC LANDS define avoidance costs?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1864*, **avoidance costs** is defined as:

> costs incurred by any individual for the purpose of—


(A) detecting a hazardous or injurious device

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1864*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 91-PUBLIC LANDS**

