Wildlife Forensics Laws Flashcards
Migratory bird treaty act 1916
Amended 30s to 90s. Any kind of pursuing, hunting, taking, killing, delivering, shipping in any way.
Protection of Bald and Golden Eagles: 1940
Amended 59, 62, 72, 78. Taking, Possessing, selling, purchasing, bartering, offer to sell, purchasing or bartering, transporting, exporting, importing
African elephant conservation act: 1989
Amended 88, 02-04. Any African elephant, any product made from them including raw and worked ivory. Importation, exportation from US.
Rhinoceros and tiger conservation act 1994
Amended 98, 02, 07. Any tiger, rhinoceros, anything intended for human consumption, contains or is advertised as any substance derived from rhinos or tigers. Selling, importing, exporting, attempting to.
Wild exotic bird conservation act 1992
Not amended. Any exotic bird, egg, offspring, not indigenous to US. Importation if not captive bred.
Lacey act 1900
Amended 81, 88, 08. Lots of animals and their eggs/offspring importation, shipment, knowingly causing or permitting any animal/bird to be transmitted under in humane conditions.
Marine mammal protection act 1972
Any marine mammal. Taking, possessing, transporting, importing,
Endangered species act 1973
Amended 1982. Any endangered fish, wildlife, plant. Importation or exportation, selling, possession, delivery, removing from areas under federal jurisdiction.