16 U.S.C. § 4911 — Exemptions
submitted 34 years ago by Pub. L. 102-440 to r/title-16-CONSERVATION · 175 words · no verdicts yet
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Notwithstanding any prohibition, suspension, or quota under this chapter on the importation* of a species* of exotic bird*, the Secretary* may, through the issuance of import* permits, authorize the importation of a bird of the species if the Secretary determines that such importation is not detrimental to the survival of the species and the bird is being imported exclusively for any of the following purposes:
Scientific research.
As a personally owned pet of an individual who is returning to the United States* after being continuously out of the country for a minimum of one year, except that an individual may not import more than 2 exotic birds under this paragraph in any year.
Zoological breeding or display programs.
Cooperative breeding programs that are—
designed to promote the conservation of the species and maintain the species in the wild by enhancing the propagation and survival of the species; and
developed and administered by, or in conjunction with, an avicultural, conservation, or zoological organization that meets standards developed by the Secretary.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 102–440, title I, § 112, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2230.)
- 1992Enacted · Pub. L. 102-440 · 106 Stat. 2230
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