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H.R. 4933, The Captive Wildlife Safety Technical Amendments Act of 2008

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H.R. 4933 would amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to protect captive wildlife and to make technical corrections.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Captive Wildlife Safety Technical Amendments Act of 2008 - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and the Captive Wildlife Safety Act relating to the enforcement ofof, and civil and criminal penalties forunder, the Captive Wildlife Safety Act. Prohibits any person from importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out
captive wildlife offenses.offense provisions for FY2009-FY2013.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 3/12/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions.4/1/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee Considerationon Environment and Mark-up Session Held.Public Works.
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