16 U.S.C. § 4910 — Prohibited acts
submitted 34 years ago by Pub. L. 102-440 to r/title-16-CONSERVATION · 188 words · no verdicts yet
A translation hasn’t been published for this section yet. The official text below is complete and authoritative.
Subject to paragraph (2), it is unlawful for any person* to—
import* any exotic bird* in violation of any prohibition, suspension, or quota on importation* under section 4904 or 4907 of this title;
import an exotic bird of a species* that pursuant to section 4905(a)(2)(B) of this title is included in a list under section 4905 of this title, if the bird was not captive bred at a qualifying facility*; or
violate any regulation promulgated by the Secretary* pursuant to authority provided by this chapter.
Paragraph (1)(A) and (B) does not apply to importations made incident to the transit of exotic birds through the United States* to foreign countries if the applicable requirements of the Convention* have been satisfied with respect to the trade in those exotic birds.
Any person claiming the benefit of any exemption or permit under this chapter shall have the burden of proving that the exemption or permit is applicable or has been granted, and was valid and in force at the time of the alleged violation.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 102–440, title I, § 111, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2230.)
- 1992Enacted · Pub. L. 102-440 · 106 Stat. 2230
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 102-440 on 1992-10-23.
all 0 arguments · sorted by: best
no arguments yet — make the first case