Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the importation, transportation, and possession of certain African wildlife species and products in New York.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Big Five African Trophies Act, relating to foreign game, in New York (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits any individual or corporation from importing, transporting, or possessing any part or product of the skin or body of the following animal species (Sec. 2):

• African Elephant;

• African Leopard;

• African Lion;

• Black Rhinoceros;

• White Rhinoceros; and

• African Giraffe.

• Specifies the following exemptions to the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2):

• The part or product was obtained before this bill takes effect;

• The part or product is used for a museum exhibit and will not be sold, traded, or distributed to any private party afterwards; or

• The part or product is legally inherited by any individual and was originally obtained before this bill takes effect.

• Authorizes search warrants for any law enforcement officer if they believe an individual possesses parts or products in violation of the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies that any terms of imprisonment for a violation of the provisions of this bill may not exceed 2 years (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect one year after its passage (Sec. 4). 

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