Lacey Act

Definition

The Lacey Act is a United States law that prohibits the trade of illegally sourced plants and wildlife. It makes it illegal to import, export, transport, sell, or purchase any plant or animal species taken in violation of U.S. or foreign laws.

Related terms

Endangered Species Act (ESA):

A U.S. law that protects endangered and threatened species by conserving their habitats and regulating activities that may harm them.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): A U.S. law that requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts before making decisions on projects or actions.

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN):

An organization that assesses the conservation status of species worldwide and provides guidelines for their protection.