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The US act that made Afican elephant ivory illegal was enacted on October 7, 1988.
"African elephant CONSERVATION ACT
16 U.S.C. 4201-4245, October 7, 1988, as amended 1992.
Overview. The purpose of the Act is to perpetuate healthy populations of African elephants. The Act authorizes financial assistance for African elephant conservation programs; requires review of these programs and establishment of moratoria on ivory import if specific criteria are not met; requires annual reports to Congress; creates
criminal and civil penalties for illegal ivory import or export; exempts sport-hunted elephant trophies; and allows for payment of rewards..."
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When was ivory made illegal?
The ivory trade was made illegal in 1979.
What is the value of ivory per ounce?
IT has no value as it is internationally illegal to trade in ivory.
Why is the illegal ivory trade a problem?
Because people kill animals to get to their ivory. These animals face extiction
Is selling ivory in Canada illegal?
yes, selling ivory anywhere is illegal. sorry but this is untrue international trade was halted from 1989. Since then trade of ivories already within a given country has been generally permitted.
How much is your ivory carving worth?
Ivory is worth a lot and is illegal to trade. Ivory is obtained by the killing of elephants for their tusks or rhinos for their horns. DONT BUY IVORY NO MATTER WHAT THE VALUE!
How much is a 3 inch ivory figure worth?
It is illegal to sell or trade ivory tusks. It has been banned since 1989.
How do you think poachers were affected when ivory trade became illegal?
They had to be more careful not to get caught .
Xmas stuff made of ivory?
In most countries, it is illegal to deal, sell or own ivory.
What is ivory?
Ivory is a material which is harvested from animal teeth, bones, or tusks, often used in carvings or embellishments. While popular up through the 19th century, the ivory trade has caused many species of animals to go extinct or become critically endangered, and therefore is heavily restricted. Most countries have made it illegal to sell, trade, purchase, or create products made from ivory.
What are ivory combs?
Exactly what it sounds like - a comb made out of ivory. Ivory is the trade name for stuff made from elephants' tusks, or the teeth of certain animals.
Can you sell ivory beads?
No. In many countries including the United States, selling ivory is illegal. Also, do not export ivory. That is highly illegal too. Sorry, but the above answer is wrong. If your Asian ivory was imported before 1976 and is at least 100 years old, it is legal to buy, sell, or trade interstate. If your carved African Ivory was imported before 1989, it is legal to buy, sell, trade or export.
Shooting an elephan?
The shooting of an elephant is illegal because they are a protected species and why would anyone want to shoot one if not for the value of their ivory tusks as the ivory trade is also not permitted.
