# 50 CFR § 21.2: Purpose of this part

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 21.2
- **Heading:** Purpose of this part
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS > PART 21—MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS > Subpart A—Introduction and General Requirements

## Text

The regulations contained in this part supplement the general permit regulations of part 13 of this subchapter with respect to permits for the taking, possession, transportation, sale, purchase, barter, importation, exportation, and banding or marking of migratory birds. This part also provides certain exceptions to permit requirements for public, scientific, or educational institutions, and establishes depredation orders which provide limited exceptions to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712).
[54 FR 38150, Sept. 14, 1989. Redesignated and amended at 87 FR 880, Jan. 7, 2022]

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 21.2 § 21.2 Purpose of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.4 § 21.4 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.5 § 21.5 Disqualifying factors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.6 § 21.6 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.8 § 21.8 Information collection requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.8.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.10 § 21.10 General permit requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.12 § 21.12 General exceptions to permit requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.14 § 21.14 Authorization—birds in buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.16 § 21.16 Authorization—salvage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.16.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.18 § 21.18 Authorization—exhibition use of specimens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.18.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.22 § 21.22 Authorization—licensed veterinarians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.22.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.32 § 21.32 Authorization—mortality events.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.32.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.34 § 21.34 Authorization—natural resource agency employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.34.md)
- [50 CFR § 21.40 § 21.40 Authorization—law enforcement personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.40.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-21.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.