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§ 1338a.
Transportation of captured animals; procedures and prohibitions applicable

In administering this chapter, the Secretary may use or contract for the use of helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles. Such use shall be undertaken only after a public hearing and under the direct supervision of the Secretary or of a duly authorized official or employee of the Department. The provisions of section 47(a) of title 18

(Pub. L. 92–195, § 9, as added Pub. L. 94–579, title IV, § 404, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2775; amended Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, § 803(a), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4186.)
cite as: 16 USC 1338a