Wild Bird Protection Act of 1991 - Makes it unlawful for any person to: (1) import, transfer, possess, or sell any exotic bird unless such person is properly licensed and such bird meets specified marking requirements; and (2) commit, attempt to commit, or solicit another to commit, a violation of such requirements.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to issue licenses permitting: (1) the importation of certain exotic birds; and (2) the transfer of wild exotic birds. Sets forth specified reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Directs the Secretary to issue regulations requiring the marking of exotic birds.
Authorizes: (1) the sale of captive exotic birds only if they are properly marked; and (2) the marking of such birds if the owner can show that they have been legally acquired. Exempts common canaries, cockatiels, budgerigars, or other qualifying species from such marking requirements.
Authorizes a person to petition the Secretary with respect to any finding, determination, or other action authorized by this Act.
Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties.
Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) inspections and seizures and dispositions of such birds; (2) suspension of licenses; and (3) imposition of fees.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Justice, DOT, Treasury, USDA, Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
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