Proposed bill HR4928

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akitadad

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A little something worth people reading is a proposed bill before congress, HR 4928. It is cited as the "Coral Reef Conservation and Protection Act of 2004" Here is the first paragraph under the "Covered Coral Reef Species" section of the bill.
(A) any species of coral or ornamental reef fish;
That means ALL coral and fish that aren't captively propigated.
I am all for conserving and protecting the reefs. But an all out ban won't do it. Not only that, it would obviously destroy the hobby.
Might be a good idea to let your Congressmen/women know that you support conservation, but not an end to the hobby we all love and enjoy!
Just my Two Cents,
Chris
 
avbryce1

avbryce1

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What does the bill say about importing corals and fish ? I'm shure that the bill does not stop the importing of corals and fish from other countries . Its more than likley just to protect U.S. reefs
(witch are almost none) and if thats the case it would have little to no effect on the aquarium hobby.
 
russianspy

russianspy

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Originally posted by avbryce1
What does the bill say about importing corals and fish ? I'm shure that the bill does not stop the importing of corals and fish from other countries . Its more than likley just to protect U.S. reefs
(witch are almost none) and if thats the case it would have little to no effect on the aquarium hobby.
WHAT ABOUT HAWAII, They're where Flame Angels are, And alot of stuff from the Caribbean...So sad, America is a tough place
 
sammystingray

sammystingray

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man, that would suck.....illegal to own?
SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON TAKING, IMPORTING, EXPORTING, AND TRANSPORTING CERTAIN CORAL REEF SPECIES.
(a) In General- Subject to section 4, it is unlawful for any person to--
(1) take any covered coral reef species within waters under the jurisdiction of the United States;
(2) import into or export from the United States any covered coral reef species;
(3) possess, sell, purchase, deliver, carry, transport, or receive in interstate or foreign commerce any covered coral reef species taken or imported in violation of paragraphs (1) or (2); or
(4) attempt to commit any act described in paragraphs (1) through (3).
(b) Covered Coral Reef Species-
(1) IN GENERAL- For the purposes of this Act, the term `covered coral reef species' means--
(A) any species of coral or ornamental reef fish;
(B) any coral reef species listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) as of the effective date of this Act;
(C) any coral reef species added to Appendix II of CITES after the effective date of this Act, unless the Secretary of the ********, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, finds before the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the effective date of the inclusion of such species in Appendix II that the take, import, and export of such species do not represent a substantial risk of harm to the sustainability of such species and its coral reef ecosystem; or
(D) any other coral reef species (excluding any finfish, mollusk, crustacean, or other animal or plant species taken for human consumption) the take, import, or export of which the Secretary of the ******** and the Secretary of Commerce have determined, after notice and opportunity for public comment--
 
russianspy

russianspy

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I wish i was older, I hope they see the economic repercuzsions of doing that, never mind pissing everyone here and many more off...Its just supid...I'm all for conservation but thats stupid, and what about all the fish we own right now, will they come and take them away?
 
russianspy

russianspy

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HEHE, If i knew the adress of my congressman i'd send a whole book to him...Whole entire shops are based on SW fish, doing that would close thosands of small and large bisnesses...I'd go one but i'm sure you don't want to read the book.
 
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akitadad

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As you can see it DOES make it illegal to import any coral or ornamental reef fish. That means that only those that are captively bred and propigated would be legal. Not that many sp. are currently CB. The cost would be so great that most people wouldn't be able to afford most items. Almost all shops would go out of business. The hobby as a whole would suffer greatly from it. It's not being taken out of context, that is what the proposal states. Anything taken from the wild will be illegal, whether taken from US controlled waters or imported from those that aren't.
http://www.zwim.com/news/coral_reef_protection_act.pdf
 
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