Sec. 8. Permits

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The Director may issue to a qualified institution a permit that authorizes the import into the United States or transport between States of wildlife designated as an injurious wildlife taxon or taxa for scientific, zoological, medical research, or educational purposes if the Director finds that qualified institution properly demonstrates— responsibility; and continued protection of— human beings; the interests of— agriculture; horticulture; and forestry; and wildlife and wildlife resources. At the request of the qualified institution, a permit issued under subsection

(a)shall be a multi-year permit of not more than 3 years duration if the permit is for a zoological, public display, conservation, or educational outreach purpose. The Director may include in a permit issued under subsection

(a)any terms and conditions designed to minimize the risk of introduction, establishment, and transport between States of any wildlife designated as an injurious wildlife taxon or taxa, as determined by the Director. The Director shall immediately terminate a permit issued under this section if the Director determines that the holder of a multi-year permit issued under this section does not meet— the definition of a qualified institution ; or the requirements of subsection (a). A qualified institution that is issued a permit under subsection

(a)shall maintain records, subject to annual inspection by the Director, of the importation into the United States, transportation between States, possession, or breeding of any wildlife designated as an injurious wildlife taxon or taxa. Not later than March 1 of the first calendar year beginning after the date on which a permit is issued under subsection (a), and each March 1 thereafter for the duration of the permit, each qualified institution shall submit to the Director a report on the importation, interstate transport, possession, or breeding by the qualified institution of any wildlife designated as an injurious wildlife taxon or taxa during the preceding calendar year. The Director shall— promulgate regulations to implement this section; and maintain a current roster of qualified institutions on a publicly available Federal website and through other appropriate means, as determined by the Director. The Director may develop and implement an electronic system for the submission of permit applications under this section.