§ 4907. — Moratoria for species not covered by Convention.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4907]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 69--WILD EXOTIC BIRD CONSERVATION
Sec. 4907. Moratoria for species not covered by Convention
(a) In general
The Secretary shall--
(1) review periodically the trade in species of exotic birds
that are not listed in any Appendix to the Convention; and
(2) after notice and an opportunity for public comment,
establish a moratorium or quota on--
(A) importation of any species of exotic birds from one or
more countries of origin for the species, if the Secretary
determines that--
(i) the findings described in section 4905(c)(2), (3),
and (4) of this title cannot be made with respect to the
species; and
(ii) the moratorium or quota is necessary for the
conservation of the species or is otherwise consistent with
the purpose of this chapter; or
(B) the importation of all species of exotic birds from a
particular country, if--
(i) the country has not developed and implemented a
management program for exotic birds in trade generally, that
ensures both the conservation and the humane treatment of
exotic birds during capture, transport, and maintenance; and
(ii) the Secretary finds that the moratorium or quota is
necessary for the conservation of the species or is
otherwise consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
(b) Termination of quota or moratorium
The Secretary shall terminate a quota or moratorium established
under subsection (a) of this section if the Secretary finds that the
reasons for establishing the quota or moratorium no longer exist.
(Pub. L. 102-440, title I, Sec. 108, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2229.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 4910 of this title.
