Sec. 4. Definitions
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In this Act: The term bear viscera means the body fluids or internal organs, including the gallbladder and the contents of the gallbladder, but not including the blood or brains, of a species of bear. The term CITES means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249). The term import means to land on, bring into, or introduce into any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, whether or not the landing, bringing, or introduction constitutes an importation within the meaning of the customs laws of the United States.
The term person means— an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other private entity; an officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of— the Federal Government; any State, municipality, or political subdivision of a State; or any foreign government; and any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. The term State means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and any other territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States.
The term transport means— to move, convey, carry, or ship by any means; and to deliver or receive for the purpose of movement, conveyance, carriage, or shipment.