Importation of crocodile and alligator parts.

Existing law, that becomes operative on January 1, 2010, makes it a crime to import into California for commercial purposes, to possess with intent to sell, or to sell any part or product of the dead body of a crocodile or alligator. This bill would instead provide that this provision become operative on January 1, 2015. The bill would specify that it shall not be construed to authorize the importation or sale of any alligator or crocodilian species, or any products thereof, that is listed as endangered or that would be in violation of any federal law or international treaty, as specified.