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§718q State Application

Title 16 › Chapter 7— PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS › Subchapter IV–A— PERMANENT ELECTRONIC DUCK STAMP › § 718q

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

A state must get the Secretary's approval before it can issue electronic stamps, and the Secretary can limit how many new states join the program each year. The Secretary cannot approve an application unless the state gives all the required information. An approved application must cover seven things, including the stamp's format and what identifying information it shows; any fee for the stamp; how the state will track and send money to the Secretary; how the state will send customer data to the Secretary; how stamps will be delivered; rules for issuing duplicate stamps; and any other policies the Secretary reasonably asks for. At least 30 days before accepting applications, the Secretary must publish the deadlines, who is eligible to apply, and the approval criteria.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §718q

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(a)The Secretary may not authorize a State to issue electronic stamps under this subchapter unless the Secretary has received and approved an application submitted by the State in accordance with this section. The Secretary may determine the number of new States per year to participate in the electronic stamp program.

(b)The Secretary may not approve a State application unless the application contains—

(1)a description of the format of the electronic stamp that the State will issue under this subchapter, including identifying features of the licensee that will be specified on the stamp;

(2)a description of any fee the State will charge for issuance of an electronic stamp;

(3)a description of the process the State will use to account for and transfer to the Secretary the amounts collected by the State that are required to be transferred to the Secretary under the program;

(4)the manner by which the State will transmit electronic stamp customer data to the Secretary;

(5)the manner by which actual stamps will be delivered;

(6)the policies and procedures under which the State will issue duplicate electronic stamps; and

(7)such other policies, procedures, and information as may be reasonably required by the Secretary.

(c)Not later than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary begins accepting applications under this section, the Secretary shall publish—

(1)deadlines for submission of applications;

(2)eligibility requirements for submitting applications; and

(3)criteria for approving applications.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 718q

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60