The Secretary shall (1) conduct such scientific research and investigations on the fur seal resources of the North Pacific Ocean as he deems necessary to carry out the obligations of the United States under the Convention, and (2) permit, subject to such terms and conditions as he deems desirable, the taking, transportation, importation, exportation, or possession of fur seals or their parts for educational, scientific, or exhibition purposes.
Pub. L. 89–702, title I, § 10480 Stat. 1091Pub. L. 98–129, § 297 Stat. 836(, , ; , , .)
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Amendments
Pub. L. 98–129section 1153 of this titlesection 1155 of this title1983— amended section generally, substituting provisions authorizing scientific research on fur seal resources, which were previously contained in , for provisions delineating the authority of the Secretary of Commerce. See .