And I guess this part would exclude us, right? I do not speak Lawyerish language....

(4) Nothing in this subsection shall restrict the importation of dead natural-history specimens for
museums or for scientific collections, or the importation of domesticated canaries, parrots (including all
other species of psittacine birds), or such other cage birds as the Secretary of the Interior may designate.


From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bill Fenzan
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 6:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Shell Collectors will be soon extinct in USA!

Gregory,

Are you sure you are interpreting this law accurately?  It seems to be aimed at preventing the importation of harmful animal species
that are on a specific list rather than a blanket ban on importation of the shell portion of the molluscs we study.  It does say
that parts of animals can be prohibited, but the intent of the law seems to point in a different direction.  Wonder what a lawyer
would say?

Regards,

Bill Fenzan
Norfolk, Virginia
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From: Gregory Nielsen <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Shell Collectors will be soon extinct in USA!

Marcus,
F&WL doesn't need to have regulations for the shell trade, they can do this under the Lacey Act. You cannot bring in plants or
wildlife from another country where it's prohibited. I think that includes most South American countries. Here's a link:
http://www.fws.gov/le/pdffiles/lacey.pdf



From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marcus Coltro
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:44
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Subject: [CONCH-L] Shell Collectors will be soon extinct in USA!

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