Sec. 3. Definitions
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In this Act: The term CITES species means an animal species that is listed in one of the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The term Committee means the committee established under section 4(b)(3). The term confiscated animal means an individual of a CITES species or a threatened or endangered species that is— seized at or en route to or from a port or border of the United States; and placed at a qualified animal care facility for provision of general care and welfare to such individual.
The term Network means the Wildlife Confiscations Network established under section 4(a). The term qualified animal care facility means a zoological facility, aquarium facility, wildlife sanctuary, animal rescue organization, animal rehabilitation organization, nongovernmental organization, university that has been reviewed by the Committee and— that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, provides care to an individual of a CITES species or a threatened or endangered species; or has expertise in the care of wildlife and has received and provided care for a confiscated animal within the 5 years preceding the date of the enactment of this Act.
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The term threatened or endangered species means an animal species that is listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. )— as a threatened species; or as an endangered species.
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