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The Lacey Act was authored by congressman John F. Lacey and signed into law in the year 1900 by President William McKinley. It was the first major piece of conservationist legislation intended to stem the trade and commerce of threatened and endangered wildlife.
It has been modified over the years, and on May 22, 2008, as part of the Farm Bill, the Lacey Act was amended to include the prohibition of domestic and international commerce of products containing illegally sourced plants and plant products, such as paper.
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Should the Lacey Act Scare Print Buyers & Designers?
Why the Lacey Act matters to printers and their customers, and how to ensure compliance and avoid violation penalties.
The U.S. Lacey Act: Separating Myth from Reality
This document tries to clarify some of the most frequent myths about what the Lacey Act actually says and what ‘compliance’ with this law entails.
Are You Ready for the Lacey Act?
Find out more about the amended Lacey Act from this fact sheet created by the World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency.
Lacey Act Declaration Form
You may be required to complete this form if you are importing any of the following: Any wild member of the plant kingdom, including roots, seeds, parts, or products thereof, and including trees from either natural or planted forest stands.
US Introduces New Approach to Combat Illegal Wood Trade
Offenders may be prosecuted through either civil or criminal enforcement actions.
The U.S. Lacey Act
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the world’s first ban on trade in illegal wood.
The Lacey Act Fact Sheet
What is it? How does it affect me? What are the consequences of violations? Find out this and more in The Lacey Act Fact Sheet.
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