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Lacey Act of 1900

Lacey Act of 1900. - Drafted in 1900 -Amended in 1969, 1981, 1989, and 2008 -National piece of legislation -Enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Function. The Lacey Act of 1900 prohibits the transportation of illegally captured or prohibited animals across state lines.

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Lacey Act of 1900

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  1. Lacey Act of 1900 -Drafted in 1900 -Amended in 1969, 1981, 1989, and 2008 -National piece of legislation -Enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

  2. Function • The Lacey Act of 1900 prohibits the transportation of illegally captured or prohibited animals across state lines. • It was the first federal law protecting wildlife, and is still in effect. • Today the law is primarily used to prevent the importation or spread of potentially dangerous non-native species.

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