The Lacey Act Protecting the Environment by Restricting Trade

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservation of natural resources.

Export controls.

Hunting.

Import quotas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides background on the Lacey Act, which prohibits the import, export, transport, purchase, or sale of any fish, wildlife, or plant species when that action violates State, Federal, tribal, or foreign law. Examines prohibitions related to wildlife and plants, and summarizes penalties for civil violations, felonies, misdemeanors, and forfeiture. Discusses controversy surrounding 2011 Fish and Wildlife Service search of Gibson Guitar Corporation premises and seizure of wood imported from India. Reviews legislation to change the 2008 amendments to the Lacey Act

Notes:

CRS Report

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Lacey Act

Publisher Number:

CRS-2012-AML-0071

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license