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50 CFR § 14.1 - 14.255 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Importation, Exportation and Transportation of Wildlife.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1980 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
45 Federal Register 56673, 25 August 1980.
Long title
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter I - United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Subchapter B—Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Part 14 Importation, Exportation and Transportation of Wildlife (50 CFR- Chapter I - Subchapter B- § 14.1 - 14.255).
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Birds Keeping of live animals Inspection Marine fishes Marine mammals Marking/identification Molluscs Protection of species Royalties/fees Transport/storage Wild fauna Trade in species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Part of Title 50 lays down uniform rules and procedures for the importation, exportation, and transportation of wildlife. The regulations contained in this part provide for the importation and exportation at designated ports; permits to import or export wildlife at nondesignated port for scientific purposes or to minimize deterioration or loss or to alleviate undue economic hardship; inspection and clearance of imported wildlife; declaration requirements for import and export; requirements for marking of containers and packages containing any fish or wildlife, including shellfish and fishery products; import/export licenses and application and inspection fees; standards for the humane and healthful transport of wild mammals and birds to the United States; and the implementation of the Captive Wildlife Safety Act relating to prohibited wildlife species.

Full text
English
Website
www.govinfo.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Lacey Act (18 USC 42-43; 16 USC 3371-3378)

Legislation | United States of America | 1900 (2006)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Trade in species, Aquatic animals, Crustaceans, Marine fishes, Molluscs, Protection of species, Timber, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Management/conservation, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX