Us Code § 8356 - Depredation permits for black vultures and common ravens
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§ 8356. Depredation permits for black vultures and common ravens
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (referred to in this section as the "Secretary"), may issue depredation permits to livestock producers authorizing takings of black vultures or common ravens otherwise prohibited by Federal law to prevent those vultures or common ravens from taking livestock during the calving season or lambing season.
(b) Limited to affected States or regions
The Secretary may issue permits under subsection (a) only to livestock producers in States and regions in which livestock producers are affected or have been affected in the previous year by black vultures or common ravens, as determined by Secretary.
(c) Reporting
The Secretary shall require, as a condition of a permit under subsection (a), that the permit holder shall report to the appropriate enforcement agencies the takings of black vultures or common ravens pursuant to the permit.
(Pub. L. 116–188, title I, §103, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 911.)
CHAPTER 110—ENHANCING CONTROLS ON DANGEROUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS
SUBCHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBCHAPTER II—INTERAGENCY COORDINATION REGARDING OVERLAP AGENTS AND TOXINS
SUBCHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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