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Information for Courts and District Attorneys' OfficesImposition of Monetary Penalties Pursuant to Section 153a of the Code of Criminal Procedure
Courts and public prosecutors’ offices can make a valuable contribution to the public good by imposing monetary penalties pursuant to Section 153a of the Code of Criminal Procedure. As a nonprofit organization, Tropica Verde e. V. is authorized to receive monetary penalties and uses these funds transparently and effectively to protect tropical rainforests, preserve biodiversity, and support projects that promote education for sustainable development.
On this page, you will find key information regarding the imposition of monetary penalties on Tropica Verde, as well as all relevant contact information and supporting documentation.
Information for Presidents of Local and Regional Courts and for Chief Prosecutors
Brief Profile
Name: Tropica Verde e.V.
Founded: 1989
Headquarters: Frankfurt am Main
Register of Associations: Frankfurt am Main Local Court, VR 9422
Nonprofit Status: Recognized by the Frankfurt am Main Tax Office; DZI Donation Seal (documents available for download below)
Use of the Funds: Our Work
For over 35 years, Tropica Verde has been committed to protecting Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests. Together with local partner organizations, we carry out projects in the areas of
- Rainforest protection
- Reforestation
- Species Conservation and Biodiversity Conservation
- Environmental education
- Sustainable Development with the Local Community
to. The funds raised are used exclusively for charitable purposes and are carefully documented. Transparent use of funds and responsible management of all allocations are a matter of course for us.
Information on Incoming Payments
Of course, we will immediately notify the appropriate court or the public prosecutor's office if
- a monetary penalty has been paid in full,
- a payment is late, or
- a payment is not made.
Bank Account Information for Monetary Penalties
Information for Payers
Tropica Verde e. V.
IBAN: DE69 5005 0201 0000 2552 70
BIC: HELADEF1822
Frankfurter Sparkasse
IMPORTANT: Purpose of payment: "Cash deposit," case number, and full name of the person liable for payment.
Transparency and Documentation
If you'd like, you can download the following documents here for your information. Just click on the document you want:
Contact Person
Ingrith Tilly - Tropica Verde e.V.
Head of the Information Office at the Ökohaus
Kasseler Straße 1 A
60486 Frankfurt am Main
Phone +49 (0)69 75 15 50
mail@tropica-verde.de
Important Note: Your payment is not a donation!
We are not permitted to issue donation receipts to you, as fines or monetary penalties are not considered voluntary, tax-deductible donations under German donation law. If you have any questions regarding the payment deadline or the possibility of paying in installments, please contact the relevant authority directly.





