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NY S04325

NY S04325
Enacts 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
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
06/12/2019
Passed
Dead
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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