---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 14.31"
title: "50"
number: "14.31"
heading: "Permits to import or export wildlife at nondesignated port for scientific purposes."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/14.31"
---

# §14.31. Permits to import or export wildlife at nondesignated port for scientific purposes.

- (a) **General.** The Director may, upon receipt of an application submitted in accordance with the provisions of this section and §§ [13.11](/cfr/50/13.11.md) and [13.12](/cfr/50/13.12.md) of this subchapter, and in accordance with the issuance criteria of this section, issue a permit authorizing importation or exportation of wildlife for scientific purposes at one or more named Customs port(s) of entry not otherwise authorized by subpart B. Such permits may authorize a single importation or exportation, a series of importations or exportations, or importation or exportation during a specified period of time.
- (b) **Application procedure.** Applications for permits to import or export wildlife at a nondesignated port for scientific purposes must be submitted to the Director. Each application must contain the general information and certification required by [§ 13.12(a)](/cfr/50/13.12.md?p=a) of this subchapter, plus the following additional information:
  - (1) The scientific purpose or uses of the wildlife to be imported or exported;
  - (2) The number and kinds of wildlife described by scientific and common names to be imported or exported where such number and kinds can be determined;
  - (3) The country or place in which the wildlife was removed from the wild (if known), or where born in captivity;
  - (4) The port(s) of entry where importation or exportation is requested, and the reasons why importation or exportation should be allowed at the requested port(s) of entry rather than at a designated port; and
  - (5) A statement as to whether the exception is being requested for a single shipment, a series of shipments, or shipments over a specified period of time and the date(s) involved.
- (c) **Additional permit conditions.** In addition to the general conditions set forth in [part 13](/cfr/50/part13.md) of this subchapter B, permits to import or export wildlife at a nondesignated port issued under this section are subject to the following condition: Permittee shall file such reports as specified on the permit, if any.
- (d) **Issuance criteria.** The Director shall consider the following in determining whether to issue a permit under this section:
  - (1) Benefit to a bona fide scientific research project, other scientific purpose, or facilitation of the exchange of preserved museum specimens;
  - (2) The kind of wildlife involved and its place of origin;
  - (3) The reasons why the exception is requested; and
  - (4) **Availability of a Service officer.**
- (e) **Duration of permits.** Any permit issued under this section expires on the date designated on the face of the permit. In no case will the permit be valid for more than 2 years from the date of issuance.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 668, 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d)-(f), 1540(f), 3371-3378, 4223-4244, and 4901-4916; 18 U.S.C. 42; 31 U.S.C. 9701; Pub. L. 115-334, 132 Stat. 4490.

### Source

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