§ 4902. Statement of purpose  


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  • The purpose of this chapter is to promote the conservation of exotic birds by— (1) assisting wild bird conservation and management programs in the countries of origin of wild birds; (2) ensuring that all trade in species of exotic birds involving the United States is biologically sustainable and is not detrimental to the species; (3) limiting or prohibiting imports of exotic birds when necessary to ensure that—(A) wild exotic bird populations are not harmed by removal of exotic birds from the wild for the trade; or(B) exotic birds in trade are not subject to inhumane treatment; and (4) encouraging and supporting effective implementation of the Convention.
(Pub. L. 102–440, title I, § 103, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2225.)