1. Regulations
  2. title 50
  3. chapter I
  4. part 14
  5. subpart K
  6. § 14.253

View all text of Subpart K [§ 14.250 - § 14.257]

§ 14.253 - What are the restrictions contained in the regulations in this subpart?

Except as provided in § 14.257, it is unlawful for any person to:

(a) Import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase, in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, any live prohibited wildlife species;

(b) Breed any live prohibited wildlife species;

(c) Possess any live prohibited wildlife species; or

(d) Attempt to commit any act described in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section.

AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 668, 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d)-(f), 1540(f), 3371-3378, 4223-4244, and 4901-4916; 18 U.S.C. 42; 31 U.S.C. 9701; Pub. L. 115-334, 132 Stat. 4490.

SOURCE: 45 FR 56673, Aug. 25, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 50 CFR 14.253