2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 69 - Wild Exotic Bird Conservation
Sec. 4911 - Exemptions

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 4911 (2019)
Section Name §4911. Exemptions
Section Text

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:

(1) Scientific research.

(2) 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.

(3) Zoological breeding or display programs.

(4) Cooperative breeding programs that are—

(A) 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

(B) 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.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 69 - WILD EXOTIC BIRD CONSERVATION
Sec. 4911 - Exemptions
Contains section 4911
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 2230
Public Law References Public Law 102-440
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