Bear Protection Act of 2001

Summary

Bear Protection Act of 2001 - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a valid permit has been issued. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to continue discussions concerning trade in bear viscera with the appropriate representatives of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and with other representatives of countries that are not party to CITES which are determined to be the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products, in order to establish coordinated efforts with such countries to protect bears. Declares that nothing in this Act shall affect State regulation of bear population or the lawful hunting of bears under State law.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 June 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 June 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 June 2001

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