Captive Primate Safety Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Captive Primate Safety Act amends the Lacey Act to specifically prohibit the import, export, sale, transport, breeding, or possession of certain nonhuman primate species, including chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, and lemurs. It also introduces regulations requiring registration of primates held by individuals and facilities, and restricts public contact with these animals. The bill aims to strengthen protections for captive primates and prevent their illegal trade.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘prohibited primate species’ to include various primate types.
- Prohibits importing, exporting, selling, transporting, breeding, or possessing prohibited primate species.
- Requires registration of primates held by individuals and facilities with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Restricts public contact with prohibited primate species.
- Mandates the Secretary of the Interior to create regulations implementing the changes within 180 days.
- Replaces references to the Fishery Conservation and Management Act with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
- Modifies procedures related to subpoenas to align with the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
- Addresses the possession of primates born before specific acts were passed, requiring registration and restrictions.
Who is affected
- Wildlife traders and importers/exporters
- Pet owners and breeders of primates
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