Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§4 ELECTRONIC DUCK STAMP PILOT PROGRAM.
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP TAX › § 4
Summary
The Secretary must run a 3-year pilot program that lets up to 15 States issue electronic duck stamps. The Secretary must move quickly to start it, using all necessary means, no later than one year after the start of the first full Federal migratory waterfowl hunting season that begins after August 3, 2006. The pilot must run for three Federal migratory waterfowl hunting seasons and be done in consultation with State management agencies.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §4
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“(a)The Secretary shall conduct a 3-year pilot program under which up to 15 States authorized by the Secretary may issue electronic stamps.
“(b)The Secretary shall—
“(1)use all means necessary to expeditiously implement this section by the date that is 1 year after the beginning of the first full Federal migratory waterfowl hunting season after the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 3, 2006]; and
“(2)carry out the pilot program for 3 Federal migratory waterfowl hunting seasons.
“(c)The Secretary shall carry out the program in consultation with State management agencies.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 4
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73