What is a Lacey certificate?

Under the Lacey Act, importers of certain plants, plant products, and items that contain plant materials, are required to submit a declaration stating the imported plant’s scientific name, value, quantity, and country where the plant was harvested.

Do I need Lacey Act?

You are required to file a Lacey Act declaration if CBP considers your importation a formal entry. Some musical instruments contain protected plant material listed in Appendices I and II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

How is the Lacey Act enforced?

Various provisions of the Act are enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the U.S. Forest Service.

Is the Lacey Act international or national?

The Act, which was enacted in 1900, is the oldest national wildlife protection law that is still powerful today. Whether by criminal or civil penalties, the Act protects wildlife, fish, and plants from illegal trade and trafficking.

What does the Lacey Act prohibit?

The Lacey Act combats illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants. The 2008 Farm Bill amended the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C.

What does Lacey cover?

The Lacey Act combats illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants.

What is Lacey form?

The Lacey Act Declaration, otherwise known as PPQ Form 505, is required by law for certain importers of wood products to be submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Is the Lacey Act still in effect?

APHIS established through rulemaking a schedule for implementing the declaration requirement. Phases 1, 2, and 3 went into effect in 2009; phase 4 in 2010; and phase 5 in 2015. Phase 6 went into effect on October 1st, 2021.

Why was the Lacey Act implemented?

Background: The Lacey Act was first enacted in 1900 to combat the impact of poaching, interstate shipment of unlawfully killed game, and killing of birds for feather trade. The Act was amended in 2008 to include products, including timber, derived from illegally harvested plants.

Who enforces Lacey Act?

Administration and Enforcement: The Lacey Act is operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Why was the Lacey Act important?

When the Lacey Act was passed in 1900, it became the first federal law protecting wildlife. Today it regulates the import of any species protected by international or domestic law and prevents the spread of invasive, or non-native, species.