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16 U.S.C. § 4907

Moratoria for species not covered by Convention

United States · Title 16 — CONSERVATION · Status: effective

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16 U.S.C. § 4907, Moratoria for species not covered by Convention, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/447923
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The Secretary shall— after notice and an opportunity for public comment, establish a moratorium or quota on— importation of any species of exotic birds from one or more countries of origin for the species, if the Secretary determines that— the importation of all species of exotic birds from a particular country, if— The Secretary shall terminate a quota or moratorium established under subsection (a) if the Secretary finds that the reasons for establishing the quota or moratorium no longer exist.

Legislative history

The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

  • Enacted byPub. L. 102-440(H.R. 5013)1992-10-23
    Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally