Lacey Act of 1900Andrea Bower

Period 3Apes

Lacey Act of 1900

• Draft year: 1900• Amendment year: May 22, 2008• International

Description of Function/Environmental Issues Affected

• Protects plants and wildlife• Prohibits trade in wildlife, fish, and plants that

have been illegally taken, transported or sold• creates civil and criminal penalties for

violating the Act• Affects plant and wildlife protection, invasive

species, intrastate trade/trafficking of wildlife, and extinction of birds

Agency/Group Responsible for Regulation

• Lacey Act is administered by the Departments of Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture and their respective agencies

(includes US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Animal and Plant Inspection Service)