What Year Was the Endangered Species Act Signed Into Law?
The Endangered Species Act is a piece of legislation that has caused both celebration and controversy in the United States since its creation. The most well known cases where this law is known is in whale and seal hunting. Other cases involve the possession of wild animals such as panthers or certain fish.
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History
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The Endangered Species Act was signed into law on December 28, 1973. It was Public Law 93-205 in the official records.
Previous Legislation
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The Endangered Species Preservation Act of October 15, 1966 was amended with the Endangered Species Conservation Act of December 5, 1966. These were both replaced with the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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Identification
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This legislation put into effect the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. This legislation also enforced the Convention on Nature Protection and Wildlife Preservation in the Western Hemisphere.
Specific Coverage
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This legislation authorizes the listing of endangered or threatened species, as well as prohibiting the possession or sale and transport of these species. It also provides authorization to create conservation land for endangered species.
Additions
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After the legislation was created, amendments were made to qualify national security and economic issues. These additions have been ongoing since 1976.
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