To end the use of steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States.

Summary

Prohibits the import, export, or shipment in interstate commerce of conventional steel jawed leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward informers (other than Government employees performing official duties) for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise or documents and to make arrests with and without warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 April 1999

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