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NY S04325
NY S04325Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products.
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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to enacting the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to foreign game The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act," which bans the importation, exportation, transportation, processing, sale, purchase, trade, barter, or possession of any parts or products from the African elephant, African leopard, African lion, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros, and African giraffe. The bill includes exceptions for certain museum collections, legal beneficiaries, and items possessed prior to the effective date of the law. It also provides enforcement mechanisms, such as allowing law enforcement to execute warrants and seize prohibited items, and imposes criminal penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 4325A (on 05/29/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04325&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 03/08/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04325&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04325A | 05/30/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04325&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04325 | 03/08/2019 |
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