African Elephant Anti-Poaching Act of 1988

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] African Elephant Anti-Poaching Act of 1988 - Makes it unlawful for any person to import into the United States any African elephant ivory from Burundi or from any country which: (1) is not a member of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (the Convention); (2) does not have a population of African elephants living in the wild; or (3) is not a part of the African Continent. Exempts from such prohibition ivory from an African elephant that was legally taken by sport hunting in a country, other than Burundi, that: (1) is a member of the Convention; (2) has a population of African elephants living in the wild; and (3) is part of the African Continent. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for knowing violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation. Sets forth notice and hearing requirements relating to such civil penalties. Sets forth criminal penalties of a fine of between $5,000 and $20,000, and/or one year's imprisonment. Grants jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts over any actions arising under this Act. Directs the Secretary or the Secr…