federally protected species
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United States Code
7 U.S.C. § 8355 — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “federally protected species” means a species that is or previously was protected under—
(A) the Act of June 8, 1940 (commonly known as the “Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act”) (54 Stat. 250, chapter 278; 16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.);
(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or
(C) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.).