Enactment of Lacey Act Revision Tightens Enforcement of Illegal Timber Trade

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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
25
Issue: 
1
Abstract: 
The enactment of amendments to the Lacey Act, which were included in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (also known as the Farm Bill), became effective as of May 22, 2008. They give rise to potential proactive enforcement against violators participating in illegal timber trade. However, the sweeping amendments have also given rise to many questions...[more]