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The Lacey Act [electronic resource] : Protecting the Environment by Restricting Trade

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.
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1 online resource (25 pages), digital, PDF file
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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 Corp. premises and seizure of wood imported from India. Reviews legislation to change the 2008 amendments to the Lacey Act.
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ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection
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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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