50 CFR 14.250 - What is the purpose of the regulations in this subpart?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Jan 22, 2026

View all text of Subpart K [§ 14.250 - § 14.257]

§ 14.250 - What is the purpose of the regulations in this subpart?

The regulations in this subpart implement the Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA), 136 Stat. 2336, which amended the Captive Wildlife Safety Act (CWSA), 117 Stat. 2871, which amended the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, 16 U.S.C. 3371-3378.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 668,704,712,1382,1538,1540,3371,4223,and; 18 U.S.C. 42; 31 U.S.C. 9701; Pub. L. 115-334, 132 Stat. 4490

source: 45 FR 56673, Aug. 25, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 14.250