ELR Citation: ELR 20615
No(s). 78-1286 (9th Cir. Jul 12, 1978)

Affirming the lower court's decision, 8 ELR 20333, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals adopts the district court's conclusion that multiple bird deaths resulting from a single transaction cannot be separately charged under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

For a discussion of recent prosecutions under the Act based on this and another case, see Comment, Courts Hold Scienter Not Required for Conviction Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 8 ELR 10092 (May 1978).

Counsel are listed at 8 ELR 20333.

Before BROWNING, CARTER, and ANDERSON, Circuit Judges.