1. Lacey Act of 1900 By: Miles Ahles National law Drafted 1900
Introduced by John Lacey
Amended in 1969, 1981, 1988
By: Miles Ahles

2. Function and Issues Addressed
Makes it a crime to trade wildlife, fish, and plants that have been illegally taken or possessed, transported or sold. Makes it a federal crime to poach game, and tries to deal with the introduction of exotic species . Tries to deal with the ecological problems of poaching, illegal game trading, and the introduction of non-native species into the environment.

3. Enforcement
Act is enforced by Departments of Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture and their component agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.