Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102

§718k Use of Fees Collected for Federal Migratory Bird Permits

Title 16 › CHAPTER 7 — PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS › SUBCHAPTER IV — HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP TAX › § 718k

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

From October 21, 1998, migratory bird permit fees go to the Secretary for permit costs, without approval, until spent.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §718k

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On and after October 21, 1998, all fees collected for Federal migratory bird permits shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation, to be used for the expenses of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in administering such Federal migratory bird permits, and shall remain available until expended.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 718k

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102