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16 U.S.C. § 718o

Title 16 Chapter 7 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 718o. Definitions

In this subchapter:

  • (1) The term “actual stamp” means a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp required under the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act ( 16 U.S.C. 718a et seq.) that is printed on paper and sold through the means established by the authority of the Secretary immediately before December 18, 2014 .
  • (2)
    • (A) 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) The term “automated licensing system” includes a point-of-sale, Internet, telephonic system, or other electronic applications used for a purpose described in subparagraph (A).
  • (3) The term “electronic stamp” means an electronic version of an actual stamp that—
    • (A) is a unique identifier for the individual to whom it is issued;
    • (B) can be printed on paper or produced through an electronic application with the same indicators as the State endorsement provides;
    • (C) is issued through a State automated licensing system that is authorized, under State law and by the Secretary under this subchapter, to issue electronic stamps;
    • (D) is compatible with the hunting licensing system of the State that issues the electronic stamp;
    • (E) is described in the State application approved by the Secretary under section 718q(b) of this title ; and
    • (F) may contain an image of the actual stamp.
  • (4) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

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