African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4201-4246). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1988 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source United States Code - Title 16 - Conservation. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Endangered species Data collection/reporting International trade Wildlife products Offences/penalties Protection of species Trade in species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The purpose of this Act is to protect African elephants. It addresses the large illegal trade in African elephant ivory which is the major cause of the decline of elephant populations in Africa and threat to the continued existence of the African elephant. A special fund is authorized to provide assistance to African governments for elephant research and conservation. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to review existing elephant conservation programs in Africa. Criteria are established for declaring and removing moratoria on ivory imports from source countries and from intermediary countries based upon the results of these reviews. Import of sport-hunted African elephant trophies is exempted from any moratoria imposed by the Secretary, but export of raw ivory is prohibited. Extensive investigation into elephant conservation and ivory trade is required, with a report to be submitted to Congress each year. Also a comprehensive report to Congress is required concerning the effectiveness of the Act. Criminal and civil penalties and enforcement procedures are defined. Circumstances for permitting the import and export of ivory are outlined, and rewards may be provided for information. Full text English Website www.fws.gov References - Legislation Implemented by 50 CFR § 11.1 - 11.34 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Civil Procedures. Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (2023) Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Birds, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, International trade, Marine mammals, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX