Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73not60

§9 Evaluation.

Title 16 › Chapter 7— PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS › Subchapter IV— HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP TAX › § 9

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must review the duck‑stamp pilot program with State fish and wildlife agencies and other experts on the stamp program. The review must decide whether the pilot is a cost‑effective, convenient way to issue migratory‑bird hunting and conservation stamps by checking four things: increased availability; help for States’ customer service goals; whether physical stamps still serve as a conservation tool; and whether enough retailers sell the actual stamp. The Secretary must report the findings to Congress.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §9

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“(a)The Secretary, in consultation with State fish and wildlife management agencies and appropriate stakeholders with expertise specific to the duck stamp program, shall evaluate the pilot program and determine whether the pilot program has provided a cost-effective and convenient means for issuing migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamps, including whether the program has—

“(1)increased the availability of those stamps;

“(2)assisted States in meeting the customer service objectives of the States with respect to those stamps;

“(3)maintained actual stamps as an effective and viable conservation tool; and

“(4)maintained adequate retail availability of the actual stamp.

“(b)The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary under subsection (a).”

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 9

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60