Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act, clarifies the application of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) to authentic Alaska Native handicrafts that contain parts of migratory birds. Specifically, it allows for the possession, sale, and transportation of these items, provided the bird parts were not obtained through wasteful or illegal means. The bill also directs the State Department and the Department of the Interior to work with other treaty nations to ensure consistent interpretation of these rules.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Alaska Native’ based on tribal enrollment, CDIB, or the Silver Hand program.
- Establishes a definition for ‘authentic Alaska Native article of handicraft’ emphasizing natural materials and traditional methods.
- Permits the possession, sale, and transport of such handicrafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts, unless obtained illegally.
- Requires the Department of State to work with other treaty nations to clarify the treatment of these handicrafts.
- Directs the Department of the Interior to modify regulations implementing the MBTA to align with the bill’s provisions.
- Specifies that the prohibition does not apply to items obtained illegally.
- Includes a technical amendment to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Who is affected
- Alaska Native communities
- Artisans and craftspeople creating Alaska Native handicrafts
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