50 CFR 22.1 : Wildlife And Fisheries (§ 1.1 To Parts 698-699) — (§ 18.1 To Parts 101-199) — United States Fish And Wildlife Service, Department Of The Interior (Continued) (§ 18.1 To Parts 101-199) — Taking, Possession, Transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, And Importation Of Wildlife And Plants (Continued) (§ 18.1 To § 24.12) — Eagle Permits (§ 22.1 To § 22.32) — Introduction (§ 22.1 To § 22.4) — What is the purpose of this part?

This part controls the taking, possession, and transportation within the United States of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) and their parts, nests, and eggs for scientific, educational, and depredation control purposes; for the religious purposes of American Indian tribes; and to protect other interests in a particular locality. This part also governs the transportation into or out of the United States of bald and golden eagle parts for scientific, educational, and Indian religious purposes. The import, export, purchase, sale, trade, or barter of bald and golden eagles, or their parts, nests, or eggs is prohibited.