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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 08:45:46+00:00

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Section, act Mar. 16, 1934, ch. 71, §9, 48 Stat. 452 , defined subchapter terms.
Pub. L. 113–264, §1, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2939 , provided that: "This Act [amending sections 718a, 718b, and 718d of this title] may be cited as the 'Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014'."
Pub. L. 109–266, §1, Aug. 3, 2006, 120 Stat. 670 , provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 718g to 718j of this title, amending sections 718a to 718f of this title, repealing this section and former sections 718g, 718h, and 718j of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as the 'Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005'."
Pub. L. 105–269, §1, Oct. 19, 1998, 112 Stat. 2381 , provided that: "This Act [amending section 718d of this title] may be cited as the 'Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Promotion Act'."
Act Mar. 16, 1934, ch. 71, §11, as added by Pub. L. 109–266, §10(h), Aug. 3, 2006, 120 Stat. 679 , provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act'."
"(6) many of the more than 540 national wildlife refuges have been paid for wholly or partially with that revenue.
"(1) Actual stamp.-The term 'actual stamp' means a Federal migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamp required under the Act of March 16, 1934 (16 U.S.C. 718a  et seq.) (popularly known as the 'Duck Stamp Act'), that is printed on paper and sold through a means in use immediately before the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 3, 2006].
"(A) In general.-The term 'automated licensing system' means an electronic, computerized licensing system used by a State fish and wildlife agency to issue hunting, fishing, and other associated licenses and products.
"(B) Inclusion.-The term 'automated licensing system' includes a point-of-sale, Internet, or telephonic system used for a purpose described in subparagraph (A).
"(E) is described in the State application approved by the Secretary under section 4(b).
"(4) Secretary.-The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
"SEC. 4. ELECTRONIC DUCK STAMP PILOT PROGRAM.
"(a) Requirement To Conduct Program.-The Secretary shall conduct a 3-year pilot program under which up to 15 States authorized by the Secretary may issue electronic stamps.
"(2) carry out the pilot program for 3 Federal migratory waterfowl hunting seasons.
"(c) Consultation.-The Secretary shall carry out the program in consultation with State management agencies.
"(a) Approval of Application Required.-A State may not participate in the pilot program under this Act unless the Secretary has received and approved an application submitted by the State in accordance with this section.
"(7) such other policies, procedures, and information as may be reasonably required by the Secretary.
"(3) criteria for selecting States to participate in the program.
"SEC. 6. STATE OBLIGATIONS AND AUTHORITIES.
"(2) in a manner agreed upon by the State and Secretary.
"(C) the amount of the Federal portion of any fee required by the agreement for each stamp sold.
"(B) as otherwise specified in the application of the State approved by the Secretary under section 5.
"(3) Additional fees not affected.-This section shall not apply to the State portion of any fee collected by a State under subsection (c).
"(c) Electronic Stamp Issuance Fee.-A State participating in the pilot program may charge a reasonable fee to cover costs incurred by the State and the Department of the Interior in issuing electronic stamps under the program, including costs of delivery of actual stamps.
"(d) Duplicate Electronic Stamps.-A State participating in the pilot program may issue a duplicate electronic stamp to replace an electronic stamp issued by the State that is lost or damaged.
"(e) Limitation on Authority To Require Purchase of State License.-A State may not require that an individual purchase a State hunting license as a condition of issuing an electronic stamp under the pilot program.
"SEC. 7. ELECTRONIC STAMP REQUIREMENTS; RECOGNITION OF ELECTRONIC STAMP.
"(2) to specify identifying features of the licensee that are adequate to enable Federal, State, and other law enforcement officers to identify the holder.
"(3) authorize the licensee to hunt migratory waterfowl in any other State, in accordance with the laws of the other State governing that hunting.
"(c) Duration.-An electronic stamp issued by a State under the pilot program shall be valid for a period agreed to by the State and the Secretary, which shall not exceed 45 days.
"SEC. 8. TERMINATION OF STATE PARTICIPATION.
"(2) by the State, by providing written notice to the Secretary by not later than the date that is 30 days before the termination date.
"(4) maintained adequate retail availability of the actual stamp.
"(b) Report.-The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary under subsection (a)."

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