Panel Discussions Panel - International Laws on Reptiles & Amphibians - CITES, Import and Export The import and export of animals is managed by the USF&WS according to US and International laws under the CITES conventions. This is an overview of rules and regulations, permits, licenses and processes involved in the legal import and export of reptiles. This 2 hour panel discussion is to be a review of the impact of International laws on reptiles and amphibians, the role of Federal and International agencies and organizations, review issues with current or proposed laws and regulations, and work together to determine and suggest resolutions. Afterwards participants will be allowed to "break out" into smaller groups to continue the discussion informally. If you know of specific examples of problems or issues regarding Local laws on reptiles and amphibians we may list here, please contact us. Panelists are invited by our panels commmittee. To suggest a panelist or to volunteer your services for our panels committee to help us determine the best panelists, please contact us. Proposed Topics What is CITES? What animals are covered by CITES? How many reptiles & amphibians are exported from the US annually? How many reptiles & amphibians are imported into the US annually? What is the role of the USF&WS in managing the import and export of reptiles? What is the role of TRAFFIC? What is the role of IATA? What do I need to keep or sell CITES animals? How do I legally export reptile/amphibians? How do I legally import reptiles/amphibians? Why does it take 6 months to get export permit? What is the process for exporting a cites animal? What is the process for exporting a non-cites animal? While CITES recognizes Captive Bred, UFWS does not, why not? What is a Designated Port? What if you don't live in a state with a designated port? What is an import/export license/where do I get one? Is anyone ever declined a license? What happens when your declined a CITES export permit? How can overseas serviceman bring a CITES pet home? Panelists Moderator: kingsnake.com Jeff Barringer Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Craig Hoover, Chief, Branch of Operations Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Amneris Siaca, Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service James Hampton, Special Agent, Law Enforcement Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Brad Wendt, Supervisory Wildlife Inspector Panelist: Intl Herp Symposium, Southern Nevada Herp Society Ken Foose - President Panelist: Lasco Inc., Ty's Lizards Ty Park Panelist: World Chelonian Trust, Minnesota Herp Society Glen Jacobsen Panelist: Florida Reptile Industry, The Turtle Source Marc Cantos -