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

Captive Wildlife Safety Technical Amendments Act of 2008 - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 relating to the enforcement of, and civil and criminal penalties under, 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 offense provisions for FY2009-FY2013.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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