1. Lacey Act of 1900

2. Drafted in 1900 Drafted in 1900 Amended in 2008 Amended in 2008 International Act International Act

3. Function of the Lacey Act Under the Lacey Act, it is illegal to import, export, sell, acquire, or purchase fish, wildlife or plants that are: taken in violation of U.S. or Indian law, or involving any fish, wildlife, or… taken in violation of U.S. or Indian law, or involving any fish, wildlife, or… plants taken possessed or sold in violation of State or foreign law. plants taken possessed or sold in violation of State or foreign law. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture (APHIS) is responsible for the Lacey Act.