H.R. 5057 (106th): Shambala Wild Animal Protection Act of 2000

Introduced:
Jul 27, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tom Lantos [D-CA12]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 27, 2000, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 27, 2000
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (14D, 5R) (show)
Committees

House Agriculture

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to regulate the personal possession of certain wild animals and to amend title 18 of the United States Code, to prohibit the transport or possession of certain wild animals for purposes of hunting them.

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Last updated Jul 27, 2000.
17 pages

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7/27/2000--Introduced.
Shambala Wild Animal Protection Act of 2000 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a list of protected wild animals (as defined by this Act).
Requires, with specified exceptions, non-transferable permits for personal possession, transfer, or breeding of protected wild animals. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) permits; (2) animal care and treatment; (3) import and export; (5) enforcement; and (6) protected animal euthanasia.

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