Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110

§4910 Prohibited Acts

Title 16 › CHAPTER 69 — WILD EXOTIC BIRD CONSERVATION › § 4910

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

You must not import an exotic bird if the import breaks a ban, suspension, or quota under sections 4904 or 4907; if the bird’s species is on a list under 4905(a)(2)(B) and it was not captive-bred at a qualifying facility; or if you violate any rule the Secretary issues under this chapter. The first two bans do not apply to birds merely transiting the United States if the Convention’s trade rules are met. If you claim an exemption or permit, you must prove it applied, was granted, and was valid at the time of the alleged violation.

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Title 16, §4910

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(a)Prohibitions

(1)In general

Subject to paragraph (2), it is unlawful for any person to—

(A)import any exotic bird in violation of any prohibition, suspension, or quota on importation under section 4904 or 4907 of this title;

(B)import an exotic bird of a species that pursuant to section 4905(a)(2)(B) of this title is included in a list under section 4905 of this title, if the bird was not captive bred at a qualifying facility; or

(C)violate any regulation promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to authority provided by this chapter.

(2)Limitation

Paragraph (1)(A) and (B) does not apply to importations made incident to the transit of exotic birds through the United States to foreign countries if the applicable requirements of the Convention have been satisfied with respect to the trade in those exotic birds.

(b)Burden of proof for exemptions

Any person claiming the benefit of any exemption or permit under this chapter shall have the burden of proving that the exemption or permit is applicable or has been granted, and was valid and in force at the time of the alleged violation.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 4910

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110