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16 U.S.C. § 5305 — Acceptance and use of donations
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 5305
for conservation of rhinoceros or tigers by as-
sisting efforts to—
(1) implement conservation programs;
(2) enhance compliance with provisions of
CITES and laws of the United States or a for-
eign country that prohibit or regulate the tak-
ing or trade of rhinoceros or tigers or the use
of rhinoceros or tiger habitat; or
(3) develop sound scientific information on
that species’ habitat condition and carrying
capacity,
total
numbers
and
population
trends, or annual reproduction and mortality.
(e) Project sustainability
To the maximum extent practical, in deter-
mining whether to approve project proposals
under this section, the Secretary shall give con-
sideration to projects which will enhance sus-
tainable conservation programs to ensure effec-
tive long-term conservation of rhinoceros and
tigers.
(f) Project reporting
Each person that receives assistance under
this section for a project shall provide periodic
reports, as the Secretary considers necessary, to
the Secretary and the Administrator. Each re-
port shall include all information requested by
the Secretary, after consulting with the Admin-
istrator, for evaluating the progress and success
of the project.
(g) Multiyear grants
(1) Authorization
The Secretary may award to a person who is
otherwise eligible for a grant under this sec-
tion a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to
carry out a project that the person dem-
onstrates is an effective, long-term conserva-
tion strategy for rhinoceroses or tigers and
the habitat of rhinoceroses or tigers.
(2) Effect
Nothing in this subsection precludes the
Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual
basis.
(Pub. L. 103–391, § 5, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4095;
Pub. L. 107–112, § 5, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 S
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Page 2542
TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 5305
for conservation of rhinoceros or tigers by as-
sisting efforts to—
(1) implement conservation programs;
(2) enhance compliance with provisions of
CITES and laws of the United States or a for-
eign country that prohibit or regulate the tak-
ing or trade of rhinoceros or tigers or the use
of rhinoceros or tiger habitat; or
(3) develop sound scientific information on
that species’ habitat condition and carrying
capacity,
total
numbers
and
population
trends, or annual reproduction and mortality.
(e) Project sustainability
To the maximum extent practical, in deter-
mining whether to approve project proposals
under this section, the Secretary shall give con-
sideration to projects which will enhance sus-
tainable conservation programs to ensure effec-
tive long-term conservation of rhinoceros and
tigers.
(f) Project reporting
Each person that receives assistance under
this section for a project shall provide periodic
reports, as the Secretary considers necessary, to
the Secretary and the Administrator. Each re-
port shall include all information requested by
the Secretary, after consulting with the Admin-
istrator, for evaluating the progress and success
of the project.
(g) Multiyear grants
(1) Authorization
The Secretary may award to a person who is
otherwise eligible for a grant under this sec-
tion a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to
carry out a project that the person dem-
onstrates is an effective, long-term conserva-
tion strategy for rhinoceroses or tigers and
the habitat of rhinoceroses or tigers.
(2) Effect
Nothing in this subsection precludes the
Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual
basis.
(Pub. L. 103–391, § 5, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4095;
Pub. L. 107–112, § 5, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2098;
Pub. L. 110–132, § 3(a), Dec. 6, 2007, 121 Stat. 1360;
Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LIII, § 5305(a), Dec.
23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2445.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2024—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 118–159 added subsec. (g).
2007—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–132 substituted ‘‘and to
the Administrator’’ for ‘‘, to the Administrator, and to
each country within which the project is to be con-
ducted’’ in third sentence.
2002—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–112 amended heading
and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as
follows: ‘‘To the maximum extent practical, the Sec-
retary should give consideration to projects which will
enhance sustainable development programs to ensure
effective, long-term conservation of rhinoceros and ti-
gers.’’
§ 5305. Acceptance and use of donations
The Secretary may accept and use donations
to provide assistance under section 5304 of this
title. Amounts received by the Secretary in the
form of donations shall be transferred to the
Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the
Fund.
(Pub. L. 103–391, § 6, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4096;
Pub. L. 107–112, § 6(a)(2), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat.
2098.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2002—Pub. L. 107–112 redesignated heading and text of
subsec. (d) as entire section and struck out former sec-
tion catchline and headings and text of subsecs. (a) to
(c). Prior to amendment, text of subsecs. (a) to (c) re-
lated to establishment in the Treasury of the Rhinoc-
eros and Tiger Conservation Fund, consisting of
amounts deposited by the Secretary of the Treasury
from donations and appropriated funds, to be used to
provide assistance under section 5304 of this title, with
not more than three percent of appropriated funds per
fiscal year used to administer the Fund.
§ 5305a. Prohibition on sale, importation, or ex-
portation of products labeled or advertised
as rhinoceros or tiger products
(a) Prohibition
A person shall not sell, import, or export, or
attempt to sell, import, or export, any product,
item, or substance intended for human consump-
tion or application containing, or labeled or ad-
vertised as containing, any substance derived
from any species of rhinoceros or tiger.
(b) Penalties
(1) Criminal penalty
A person engaged in business as an importer,
exporter, or distributor that knowingly vio-
lates subsection (a) shall be fined under title
18, imprisoned not more than 6 months, or
both.
(2) Civil penalties
(A) In general
A person that knowingly violates sub-
section (a), and a person engaged in business
as an importer, exporter, or distributor that
violates subsection (a), may be assessed a
civil penalty by the Secretary of not more
than $12,000 for each violation.
(B) Manner of assessment and collection
A civil penalty under this paragraph shall
be assessed, and may be collected, in the
manner in which a civil penalty under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.] may be assessed and collected
under section 11(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C.
1540(a)).
(c) Products, items, and substances
Any product, item, or substance sold, im-
ported, or exported, or attempted to be sold, im-
ported, or exported, in violation of this section
or any regulation issued under this section shall
be subject to seizure and forfeiture to the United
States.
(d) Regulations
After consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, and the United States Trade Rep-
resentative, the Secretary shall issue such regu-
lations as are appropriate to carry out this sec-
tion.
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**(a) Findings** The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) various species of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States have been rendered extinct as a consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation;
(2) other species of fish, wildlife, and plants have been so depleted in numbers that they are in danger of or threatened with extinction;
(3) these species of fish, wildlife, and plants are of esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people;
(4) the United States has pledged itself as a sovereign state in the international community to conserve to the extent practicable the various species of fish or wildlife and plants facing extinction, pursuant to—
(A) migratory bird treaties with Canada and Mexico;
(B) the Migratory and Endangered Bird Treaty with Japan;
(C) the Convention on Nature Protection and Wildlife Preservation in the Western Hemisphere;
(D) the International Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;
(E) the International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the North Pacific Ocean;
(F) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and
(G) other international agreements; and
(5) encouraging the States and other interested parties, through Federal financial assistance and a system of incentives, to develop and maintain conservation programs which meet national and international standards is a key to meeting the Nation’s international commitments and to better safeguarding, for the benefit of all citizens, the Nation’s heritage in fish, wildlife, and plants.
**(b) Purposes** The purposes of this chapter are to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 1531
maintenance of continuing and stable supply of agri-
cultural commodities and forest products.
Section 1502, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1002, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 242, required
eligible landowners and operators to furnish plan of
farming operations or land use to Secretary.
Section 1503, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1003, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 242; amended
Pub. L. 93–125, § 1(g)(i), Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 450, related
to approved conservation plans as basis for contracts,
duties under contracts, and termination or modifica-
tion of contracts.
Section 1504, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1004, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 243, author-
ized furnishing of conservation materials to eligible
owners and operators.
Section 1505, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1005, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 243; amended
Pub. L. 95–113, title XV, § 1509, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat.
1022, authorized establishment of multiyear set-aside
contracts.
Section 1506, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1006, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244, author-
ized issuance of rules and regulations as well as limita-
tions on total retired acreage.
Section 1507, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1007, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244; amended
Pub. L. 93–125, § 1(g)(ii), Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 450, di-
rected appointment of advisory boards to assist in de-
velopment of programs under this chapter.
Section 1508, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1008, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244, directed
coordination with and utilization of Federal, State, and
local services and facili
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**(a) Civil penalties**
(1) Any person who knowingly violates, and any person engaged in business as an importer or exporter of fish, wildlife, or plants who violates, any provision of this chapter, or any provision of any permit or certificate issued hereunder, or of any regulation issued in order to implement subsection (a)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), or (F), (a)(2)(A), (B), (C), or (D), (c), (d) (other than regulation relating to recordkeeping or filing of reports), (f) or (g) of [section 1538 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1538&num=0&edition=prelim), may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $25,000 for each violation. Any person who knowingly violates, and any person engaged in business as an importer or exporter of fish, wildlife, or plants who violates, any provision of any other regulation issued under this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $12,000 for each such violation. Any person who otherwise violates any provision of this chapter, or any regulation, permit, or certificate issued hereunder, may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $500 for each such violation. No penalty may be assessed under this subsection unless such person is given notice and opportunity for a hearing with respect to such violation. Each violation shall be a separate offense. Any such civil penalty may be remitted or mitigated by the Secretary. Upon any failure to pay a penalty assessed under this subsection, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found, resides, or transacts business to collect the penalty and such court sh
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 1540
AMENDMENTS
1988—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–478, § 1013(b), substituted
‘‘notice, of’’ for ‘‘notice,’’ in second sentence.
Subsec. (e)(3)(ii). Pub. L. 100–478, § 1013(c), substituted
‘‘lacing,’’ for ‘‘lacking,’’.
Subsec. (f)(8)(A). Pub. L. 100–478, § 1011(a), amended
subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A)
read as follows: ‘‘Any person to whom a certificate of
exemption has been issued under paragraph (4) of this
subsection may apply to the Secretary for a renewal of
such exemption for a period not to exceed three years
beginning on the expiration date of such certificate.
Such application shall be made in the same manner as
the application for exemption was made under para-
graph (3), but without regard to subparagraph (A) of
such paragraph.’’
Subsec. (f)(8)(B). Pub. L. 100–478, § 1011(b), substituted
‘‘previous’’ for ‘‘original’’.
Subsec. (f)(8)(D). Pub. L. 100–478, § 1011(c), added sub-
par. (D).
Subsec. (f)(9). Pub. L. 100–478, § 1011(d), struck out par.
(9) which provided for comprehensive review by Sec-
retary of effectiveness of regulations prescribed pursu-
ant to subsec. (f)(5) of this section.
1982—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–304, § 6(1), designated as
par. (1) and the beginning phrase of subpar. (A) thereof
the existing provisions consisting of language author-
izing the Secretary to permit, under such terms and
conditions as he may prescribe, any act otherwise pro-
hibited by section 1538 of this title for scientific pur-
poses or to enhance the propagation or survival of the
affected species, and inserted remainder of par. (1)(A)
and pars. (1)(B) and (2).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–304, § 6(2), substituted ‘‘sub-
sections (a)(1)(A) and (b) of this section’’ for ‘‘sub-
sections (a) and (b)
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The Secretary may accept and use donations to provide assistance under [section 5304 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim). Amounts received by the Secretary in the form of donations shall be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund.
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