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Airborne Hunting Act (16 U.S.C. 742j1).

Country
United States of America
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Act prohibits shooting or attempting to shoot or harassing any bird, fish, or other animal from aircraft except for certain specified reasons, including protection of wildlife, livestock, and human life as authorized by a Federal or State issued license or permit. States authorized to issue permits are required to file reports with the Secretary of the Interior containing information on any permits issued. The Act also provides with respect to enforcement measures.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/usa143301.pdf
Web site
http://www.fws.gov
Notes
Unofficial consolidation as at 30 April 2004 of Public Law 92-159, approved November 18, 1971 (85 Stat. 480) and subsequently amended by P.L. 92-502, approved October 28, 1972 (86 Stat. 905) added to the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 a new section 13 (16 U.S.C. 742j-l).
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
United States Code - Title 16 - Conservation.
Publication reference
Digest of Federal Resource Laws of Interest to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
50 CFR § 12.1 - 12.82 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.